Paprika Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Paprika')
ah-KILL-lee-ah mil-lih-FOE-lee-um 'Paprika'
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Deciduous Perennial Upright in the Asteraceae Family
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About Yarrow
Achillea, or Yarrow, is so named because Achilles allegedly used this plant to speed his wounded soldiers’ healing during the Trojan War.
Yarrow thrives in full sun with feathery leaves and lacey, flat caps of flowers that come in bright yellow, hot pink, white, orange, and red.
They make beautiful cut flowers and have a peppery, sharp smell that is unique but not unpleasant. Yarrow is favorite insect repellents. Its natural oils are known to repel mosquitos.
In the right conditions, these plants lend gorgeous, long-lasting pops of color to the garden and are a crowd favorite for good reason.
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Pros
Wide range of colors
Sun-loving
Deer and rabbit resistant
Great cut flower
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Cons
Will not tolerate shade
Susceptible to Powdery Mildew (Water the soil instead of the foliage and give them space to grow for air flow will help prevent diseases.)
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
18 - 36 inches
tall. 18 - 36 inches
wide.
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Growth Rate |
Fast |
Sun Exposure |
Partial Sun - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Dry - Medium |
Zones |
3a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Extended Bloom Time, Fast Growth Rate, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Medium, Nativar, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Partial Sun, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
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Bloom Period |
June to September
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Flower Color |
Dusty Red fades to Pink
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Photos of This with...
Speedy Sonnet Bronze Snapdragon,
Lanceleaf Coreopsis,
Daylily,
Blackcurrant Coral Bells,
Ping Pong Phlox,
Tiger Eyes Staghorn Sumac,
Color Spires Crystal Blue Sage,
Big Ears Lamb's Ear,
Nettle-Leaved Mullein,
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