Paprika Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
ak-ih-LEE-uh mil-eh-FOH-lee-um
Perennials: Grandma's Garden
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
This plant is known for its large clusters of bright red flowers that have a distinctive yellow eye. The flowers fade from red to pink with age.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division