Warm Terracotta-Orange Clusters on a Compact Plant

Desert Eve Terracotta Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Desert Eve Terracotta') glows with warm terracotta and burnt-orange flower clusters that mellow to soft apricot as they age, all on a compact, early-blooming, well-branched plant. Held over aromatic ferny foliage, the long-lasting heads draw butterflies and bees and shrug off heat and drought. Deer-resistant and tidy, it's a richly colored, low-care choice for sunny Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury borders.

Landscape Uses

Use Desert Eve Terracotta in pollinator and sunny borders, containers, and gravel and prairie-style gardens. Its warm tones pair beautifully with blue salvia, coneflowers, and ornamental grasses, and the flowers cut and dry well.

Best Time to Plant

Plant in spring or early fall in a sunny, well-drained spot.

How to Plant

Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill (avoid rich, heavy soil), water in, and mulch lightly. Good drainage keeps it sturdy.

Watering

First Year: Water deeply once a week to establish the roots.
After Year One: Little supplemental water needed; it's very drought tolerant.
Drip Irrigation: Use sparingly; yarrow thrives on the dry side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the color change?
Yes, the terracotta-orange blooms soften to apricot as they age, giving a multi-tone effect.

Is it good for pollinators?
Yes, the flat flower heads are a landing pad for butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects.

Is it hardy in Minnesota?
Yes, it's a Zone 3 perennial, fully hardy statewide.

Is it deer resistant?
Yes, the aromatic foliage makes yarrow reliably deer-resistant.

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