Paprika Yarrow
Best choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant floral color.
Discover the vibrant Paprika Yarrow, an herbaceous perennial that brings a splash of color to any garden. It boasts stunning tomato-orange, flat-top flowers with creamy white eyes, blooming from early to late summer. The attractive, ferny leaves offer delicate texture and a grayish-green hue. This fast-growing plant is ideal for cutting arrangements, tolerates urban pollution, and is resistant to deer and drought. While it requires high maintenance, its vibrant color and texture make it a fine choice for borders, massing, or containers.
$11.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1080
/ 2713
#1080 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Mature Height
24
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking season-long, vibrant floral displays
- Busy homeowners needing drought-tolerant, low-effort landscaping
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to support local pollinators
Who should skip it
- Minimalist gardeners wanting to avoid frequent plant maintenance
- Low-maintenance gardeners who dislike regular pruning tasks
- Gardeners with nutrient-rich or consistently damp soil
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives in dry conditions with minimal supplemental irrigation required.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant blooms act as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Maintenance Demand
Requires consistent attention to keep the plant tidy and healthy.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across a vast spectrum of climate zones.
Visual Impact
Striking orange hues provide immediate color contrast in garden beds.
Urban Tolerance
Robust enough to withstand pollution in challenging city environments.
Key Specs
Mature Height
24 inches
Mature Width
24 inches
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
2a to 10
Foliage Texture
Fine and delicate
Light Needs
Full Sun
Water Needs
Dry to Average (Waterwise)
Soil Type
Poor soils
Features
- Vibrant tomato-orange flowers attract pollinators.
- Ferny leaves provide delicate garden texture.
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements.
- Tolerant of urban pollution.
- Deer resistant.
- Drought tolerant for low-water gardens.
- Suitable for container planting.
- Native North American species.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Paprika Yarrow for its exceptional reliability and striking color vibrancy. Reviewers note the plants arrive healthy and establish quickly, requiring minimal maintenance even in challenging climates. The deep, rich paprika hue provides a dramatic focal point, making it a favorite for gardeners seeking both low effort care and high visual impact. This plant delivers excellent value by thriving where others might fail, confirming its status as a highly dependable perennial.
Know before you buy
Since this plant reaches a mature width of 24 inches, you should space them about two feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Yes, this variety is quite adaptable and actually prefers well-draining, leaner soils. It is an excellent choice for areas where other plants might struggle due to nutrient-poor conditions.
Absolutely. The vibrant, flat-top flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, making it a functional and beautiful addition to any pollinator-friendly landscape.
Yes, it is well-suited for containers as long as the pot has adequate drainage. Ensure the container is placed in a spot that receives full sun throughout the day.
While no plant is completely deer-proof, Paprika Yarrow is highly resistant to deer browsing due to its aromatic foliage and texture, which deer generally find unappealing.
In this context, high maintenance primarily refers to the need for regular deadheading of spent blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers and keeping the plant tidy throughout the summer season.
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