Yarrow 'Paprika'

Achillea millefolium, 'Paprika' Achillea millefolium, often lovingly referred to as common yarrow, is a wonderful perennial plant that forms a charming mat and spreads its rhizomatous roots across gardens. This delightful plant hails from Europe and Asia and was introduced to America back in colonial times, where it has since found a lovely home throughout the U.S. One beautiful cultivar, known as 'Paprika,' showcases gorgeous, deeply dissected, fern-like foliage that is aromatic and medium green. It produces tiny, long-lasting flowers in a lovely dusty-red hue, featuring cheerful yellow centers that bloom in dense, flattened clusters (about 2-3" wide) all summer long. These cheerful stems typically grow to a height of 1.5-2'. Over time, the initial vibrant flower colors gracefully fade to soft shades of light pink, creamy yellow, and warm brown. The foliage offers a pleasant, mildly spicy fragrance, which also shines when included in dried arrangements, adding a touch of nature's