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Achillea millefolium Paprika

Yarrow

Mounds of scented, fern-like, finely dissected, gray-green foliage holds ruby-red flowers with yellow centres that may fade with maturity.

  • »  Flat-topped clusters of red flowers, centred with yellow
  • »  Flowers fade to light pink and creamy-yellow
  • »  Drought and heat tolerant and likes a well-drained soil
  • »  Good for cut flowers, dried or fresh
  • »  Fragrant fern-like foliage
  • »  Deer and rabbit resistant
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:50-70 cm
  • Spread:45-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

The name Achillea comes from Greek mythology and as legend has it, was used to treat war wounds during battle.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

Remove faded flowers to stimulate blooming. This perennial spreads quickly, so divide clumps in early spring or late fall.