Paprika Yarrow
Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Paprika Yarrow highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Zones 3-9
Strong, spicy aroma and spicier color! The Paprika Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Paprika') is an upright flowering ornamental with vivid cardinal-red flat-topped clusters of florets accented with gold centered! The brilliant red blooms fade to light pink & creamy yellow as they age, giving your entire plant a lovely multi-hued effect throughout the growing season!
With fern-like, aromatic silvery to gray-green foliage, Paprika is considered to be one of the best Yarrows in any sun garden or hot and humid landscape! The foliage has a somewhat strong, spicy aroma, which persists when used in dried arrangements! Don't forget to snip a few of those brilliant red blooms for your bouquets too! Fresh or dried, the flowers accent any vase or dried arrangement beautifully!
Yarrow blooms from June through September, often until frost, much to the delight of every bee, butterfly, and beneficial insect around! Very cold-hardy and heat/humidity resistant throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 9, this Yarrow will grow quickly to a 24-inch height when in bloom, and spread to form clumps 18-24 inches wide.
Planting and Application:
The spicy red blooms add some zip to your sun gardens and sunny porch or patio planters! Enliven a weary front garden or mailbox garden with fiery color! Either a singular focal point, accent groupings, or go big with a brilliant en masse display of unexpected color that will be easy to care for!
Paprika is excellent for cutting, fresh or dried, so include its brilliant blooms in your Cut flower garden, Cottage border, or mixed-perennial garden for vases full of unique fresh color! Any garden becomes a Pollinator garden when this bright red bloom appears each summer until fall! Cottage gardens get a brilliant pop of color, and landscape beds gain easy edging and garden filler!
Yarrow are tough plants and can withstand xeric garden sites, Rock Gardens, and that tricky hell-strip along a road, sidewalk, pathway, or driveway! They are also an integral part of a fire-wise landscaping plan!
- Flat-Topped Deep Red Flower Clusters
- Long-Lasting Flowering Display - Spring Through Frost
- Ferny Green, Aromatic Foliage
- Excellent Choice in Containers, Cutting & Pollinator Gardens!
- Any Sun Garden Setting - Specimens, Containers & En Masse
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Yarrow is a rugged herbaceous perennial that should be planted in full sun and is tolerant of hot and humid summers. This Achillea does well in average garden soils but prefers lean, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy clays and moist, rich, fertile soils that hold moisture excessively since these plants despise soggy roots.
Top-dress with a 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch to not only make them look better but also hold moisture and insulate the roots best. Once established, allow your Yarrow to dry between waterings for best success because they despise soggy soil.
Deadhead faded flowers regularly to promote continued blooming. Inclined to spread some, so site this plant carefully or plan to divide the clumps every 3-5 years. Divide and prune back the mounds in the early spring before you see new growth.
- Performs Beautifully in Heat & Full Sun
- Tolerates Dry Soil & Needs Well-Drained Sites
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs Once Established
- Prune Early Spring
- Drought Tolerant
- Rabbits & Deer Resist This Cultivar
Get ready to spice up your garden with the Paprika Yarrow plant from Nature Hills Nursery! For an attraction to butterflies that's deer and rabbit-resistant, you can't go wrong with this rugged perennial!
