Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

Yarrow

USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9

Bright red bloom with finely cut dark green foliage.

Height

18-24 Inches

Spread

24-30 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

The ancient Druids used yarrow to divine seasonal weather. Proven Winners variety

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.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris x 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