Paprika Yarrow

'Paprika' yarrow is an excellent hybrid variety that blooms with large clusters of bright red flowers surrounding a distinctive yellow eye. The flowers mature to pink creating a beautiful multi-colored effect in the garden. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
Zones3 - 8
Advantages
bee-friendly
Bee Friendly
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Attract Butterflies
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Deer Resistant
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Great For Mass Plantings
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Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
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Easy To Grow
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Low Maintenance
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Good For Cut Flowers
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Soil Enhancer
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Rabbit Resistant
Light Requirements
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Full Sun
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Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height 24" tall
Mature Spread30" wide
Bloom TimeEarly to late summer
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SKUHC017469

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

  • If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
  • If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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24" tall x 30" wide (cutting propagated). 'Paprika' is a Galaxy hybrid selection renowned for its large clusters of bright red flowers. Each individual flower in the cluster also has a distinctive yellow eye. The flowers fade to pink as they age giving "Paprika" a wonderful multicolored look in the garden. Adding to its good looks is the fern-like deep green foliage. "Paprika" is everblooming with regular deadheading and is best used in the perennial border where it enjoys enriched soil and regular watering. Companion plants include Coreopsis Sunray and the blue Salvias.   
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Associated SKUsHC017469
HC017421 (Plant - 5" Deep Pot)
HC017461 (Plant - 2.5" Pot) - Out of stock.
Common Name
'Paprika' Yarrow
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'
Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Flower Color
Red
Mature Height
24" tall
Mature Spread
30" wide
Bloom Time
Early to late summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Waterwise, Average
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Great For Mass Plantings, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Soil Enhancer, Rabbit Resistant
Ideal Region
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Planting Time
Spring / Summer, Fall
Neonicotinoid Free
Ships To Canada
No
Planting Guides

Tips On Growing Achillea (Yarrow)

Achillea (Yarrow) are long-blooming, Old World perennials that are exceptionally easy-to-grow and provide ample nectar for butterflies. They are resistant to browsing rabbits and deer. Most are tall, upright growers with the exception of evergreen Achillea ageratifolia (Greek yarrow) and Achillea millifolium ‘Sonoma Coast,' which are groundcovers.

Preferred growing conditions:

  • These perennials grow in most any type of soil including clay.
  • Should be mulched in dry climates with most any type of mulch materials including gravel in xeric plantings.
  • Only requires deep but infrequent watering after their second growing season. Too much water makes them floppy.
  • Plant in full, hot sun.
  • Adding just a few handfuls of compost and Yum Yum Mix in the planting hole is enough. Avoid planting into a rich, highly-amended soil; they don't need it and it can make them floppy.
  • Special comments:

    • Deadhead plants to prolong bloom.
    • Achillea millifolium 'Sonoma Coast' is a superior lawn grass replacement and should be mowed to deadhead it after blooming in early summer. This keeps the foliage tidy and looking good.

    Garden care:

    • Fertilize Achillea once in fall with Yum Yum Mix and Planters II.
    • Leave Yarrow standing over the winter. They have ornamental flower heads that catch the snow providing winter interest. Cut back to 1-2" inches above the soil in mid-spring when the plants begin to wake up.
    • Achillea ageratifolia (Greek yarrow) is an evergreen groundcover that should NOT be cut back other than to deadhead it in early to mid-summer to encourage re-blooming.
    • Plants can be divided in mid-spring when clumps die-out in the center or become too large for their place in the garden.

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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