Paprika Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Paprika')

• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Mature Size: 1–3 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide (spreads by rhizomes)

• Native Range: California (statewide) and most of North America

• Flower Color: White (sometimes pale pink)

• Bloom Time: Late spring through summer (May–September)

• Sun: Full sun (tolerates light shade)

• Water: Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established

• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates clay, sand, loam, and rocky soils

• USDA Zones: 3–10

• Drought Tolerant: Yes

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• Best Planting Time: Fall through early spring in Southern California

• Spacing: 12–24 inches apart for groundcover effect

• Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level — do not bury

• Establishment Water: Water 1–2 times weekly for first 6–8 weeks

• Long-Term Care: Cut back after bloom to encourage rebloom; divide every 2–3 years

• Attracts: Native bees, butterflies, hoverflies, lacewings, ladybugs

• Host Plant For: Painted Lady butterfly and several native moths

• Beneficial Insects: Top-tier insectary plant for pest control allies

• Deer Resistant: Yes — strongly aromatic foliage

• Rabbit Resistant: Yes