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Also Known As

Achillea x millefolium 'Paprika'
Paprika Common Yarrow

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

4a-10a

4" pot | $15

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Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' plant details

Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spicy red and yellow bicolor flowers on 2' low-maintenance stalks will brighten the summer garden or bouquet. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Bright red flowers fade slowly to rosy pink and finally buff giving a three toned mix of colors all at once! Blooms all summer and well into fall…30-36” tall and 2-3’ wide – Full sun – lean, sandy soils are best (fertilizer not needed or wanted) – takes drying out between waterings – Great cut, fresh or dried in arrangements…long lasting. Attracts butterflies. USDA Zone 4 4 pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

Achillea is a semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial that grows 1-3 ft tall. It is a perfect choice for growing in a meadow garden mixed with native bunchgrass, Blue eyed grass, and other flowering perennials. The ferny foliage will stay green all year with some summer water. Blooms from March through June with flowers that are great for cutting. Trim back the spent flower stalks after blooming. Loved by butterflies and people, Yarrow spreads by rhizomes, a characteristic of a good slope stabilizer. CULTIVARS such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, they do not play a part in the native ecology but work beautifully in a garden. Attracts Beneficial Insects, Bees, Butterflies & Other Insect that utilize nectar. Bred in Germany, this hybrid is member of the popular Galaxy Series, which was developed by crossing common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) with the yellow-flowered Achillea 'Taygetea'.

By: The Watershed Nursery

Deep pink to red flowers.

By: Zephs

Salmon to Rose colored flowers. Drives the butterflies crazy. Remove spent flowers for a late fall rebloom. Cut flowers last a long time, look great dried.

By: Cactus Jungle

Bright red flowers with a yellow eye, deadhead for better rebloom, good drainage, deer resistant, Zones 4-8

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Large flower heads are colored like a sunset: red with yellow centers that gradually change to orange and golden hues as they mature.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Garden photo gallery of Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

Photo of Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Photo of Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' flower by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

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By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

Photo of Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' flower by Jane Unger

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By: Karl Gercens III

By: Alan Lorence

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Gardening facts about Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' plant

How to Grow Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy