Paprika Yarrow

Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

Paprika Yarrow is a vibrant perennial plant with delicate, aromatic fern-like foliage. Its flat clusters of striking red flowers with yellow centers bloom in summer., which makes for an excellent cut flower that retains color when dried. Prefers  full sun and well-drained soils. Easy care and drought-tolerant once established, and resistant to most common pests and diseases.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Stems tend to flop if grown in rich, moist soils.  Taller stems may need staking if grown in light shade.  Can cut back in spring before bloom to reduce height, or after to encourage additional bloom.  Stem rot, rust, and powdery mildew can be an occasional issue.  

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, Cutting Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Dwarf Fountain Grass

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang,  Achillea millefolium Paprika 6zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2)  Stan Shebs,  Achillea millefolium Paprika, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang,  Achillea millefolium Paprika 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang,  Achillea millefolium Paprika 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.