About the Yarrow -
Paprika :
The Yarrow ‘Paprika’, Achillea millefolium, is an
upright gold centered, fading to light pink & creamy
yellow, Yarrow that blooms from June through
September. With fern-like aromatic silvery to
gray-green foliage, it is considered to be one of
the best yarrows in any landscape. The foliage has a
somewhat strong, spicy aroma, which persists when
used in dried arrangements. The flower heads are
3-4” wide, with a spread of 18-24” and a height of
24”.
This Yarrow does well in average garden soils,
but prefers lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained
soil. (Avoid heavy clays and moist, rich, fertile
soils.) Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is
tolerant to hot humid summers. ‘Paprika’ is
excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Remove faded
flowers regularly to promote continued blooming.
Inclined to spread, so site this carefully or plan
to reduce the clumps each spring. For an attraction
to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one can’t
go wrong with this plant.
