Paprika Common Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'
SKU
0134
Finely textured, fern-like gray-green foliage makes an excellent base for the tall heads of reddish flowers. Herbaceous perennial performs in hot, dry situations with poor soil. Flower heads can be dried. Full sun. Foliage grows to 2 feet wide, flowers to 3 feet tall. Cutting grown.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-KIL-lee-uh mill-ee-FOH-lee-um |
|---|---|
| Lore | In the mythical siege of Troy, it is said that yarrow was the plant given by the centaur Chiron to the Greek general, Achilles. It's foliage is a natural coagulant used ever since to treat wounds on the battlefield. Flowers of yarrow are known as " |
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage grows to 2 ft. tall, flowers to 3 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | An outstanding Mediterranean aromatic everlasting for southern European looks in beds and borders. Makes a fine easy perennial for the border with long lasting color. Works nicely in dryland xeriscapes where it matches demands of arid western natives. A traditional component of herb, cutting and knot gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Key Feature | Easy Care Plant |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove spent flower stems. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
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