Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'
Yarrow
USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9
Bright red bloom with finely cut dark green, fine-textured foliage. Very low-maintenance plant with real WOW factor blooms! Great as cut flowers, with a long vase life.
Height
18-24 Inches
Spread
24-30 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Interesting Notes
The ancient Druids used yarrow to divine seasonal weather.
Bloom Time
June-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Prefers very loose, gravelly soil. Excess of nitrogen or moisture can contribute to lodging and fungi. Deadhead in July. May need dividing every 3 years.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris clandonensis), Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Fall Blooming Reed Grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha), Shasty Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Crafts |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Fragrant |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
