Paprika yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Paprika' yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Paprika') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet soil of most types. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It blooms from early to late summer, and butterflies and bees visit the fragrant flowers. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Dense blazing star, Hansa rose, Foxtail barley, and Autumn Gold maidenhair tree.