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Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' - Yarrow

More About Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

  • 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

Interesting Notes:

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

Zone:

3

Height:

50-70 cm

Spread:

45-60 cm

Colour:

Red
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Yarrow Growing and Maintenance Tips

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


Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' Characteristics

Full Sun
Full Sun
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Fast
Fast
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower/Foliage
Dried Flower/Foliage
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance

Soil Moisture

Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils

Flowering Time

Lt. Sum-Fall
Summer

Habit

Clumping

Foliage Color

Green (dark)