Achillea 'Paprika'
$10.95 / 1 QT
Yarrow ·
Description
Achillea 'Paprika', commonly known as Yarrow, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its red flowers during fall and summer. It typically matures 1–4 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average to occasionally dry, well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Europe, western Asia, North America. Butterflies and songbirds are attracted. In the landscape, it works well in border, mass planting, and small groups. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, drought, and heat.
Benefits
Adds structure, texture, and seasonal interest to garden plantings.
Features
Achillea 'Paprika' produces red flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Garden and landscape planting
| Achillea millefolium Paprika | |
| Yarrow | |
| No | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| Temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America; species-dependent | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Europe, western Asia, North America | |
| Yes |
| 3 - 8 | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| Infrequent Monthly | |
| 1 - 2 ft | |
| 1 - 2 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Mid-Summer | |
| Mild | |
| Red | |
| Green Shades | |
| Green | |
| Foliage varies by cultivar; refer to the plant label for distinctive color and texture. | |
| Insignificant | |
| Butterflies, Pollinators | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| None | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Average | |
| Summer | |
| Summer | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Soil | |
| Well-drained soil | |
| Water regularly during establishment, then according to the plant’s moisture preference. | |
| To Maintain Appearance | |
| For Plant Health | |
| Low |