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Herbaceous Perennial Flower,
Herb
Also known as Woundwort yarrow, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Staunchweed, Nosebleed, Thousand Weed, Thousand Seal
Achillea millefolium
Asteraceae Family
A range of flower colors, fine-textured foliage and medium height make this drought-resistant medicinal herb an easy, attractive, fragrant and drought-resistant addition to border plantings.
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Site Characteristics
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Sunlight:
Soil conditions:
- tolerates droughty soil
- requires well-drained soil
Prefers a light, well-drained soil.
Hardiness zones:
Special locations:
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Plant Traits
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Lifecycle:
perennial
Ease-of-care:
easy
Height:
1.5 to 3 feet
Spread:
1 to 2 feet
Bloom time:
mid-summer
Flower color:
- red
- yellow
- white
- pink
- other
Some varieties also produce gold flowers.
Foliage color:
Can vary from grey-green to dark green.
Foliage texture:
fine
Shape:
upright
Shape in flower:
same as above
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Special Considerations
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Tolerates:
Special characteristics:
- deer resistant
- non-aggressive
- non-invasive
- Is naturalized in many areas.
- native to North America, Europe and Western Asia
- fragrant
- Foliage is highly aromatic, resembling chamomile.
Special uses:
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dried flowers - Dried flowers tend to loose their color.
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Growing Information
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How to plant:
Propagate by
seed,
division or separation
- New seedlings or divisions should be planted one foot apart. In the spring, clumps of mature plants should be divided as they become crowded. It will take seedlings one to two years to establish themselves.
Days to emergence: 30 to 45
Maintenance and care:
Yarrow is drought resistant and so doesn't need frequent watering.Tall plants may need staking.
More growing information: How to Grow Perennials
Diseases:
Plants are much more susceptible to diseases in humid areas.Mildew: If infection is severe, cut and destroy plants. Other diseases:
Crown gall
Stem rot
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Varieties
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'Rosea' and 'Rubra' are redish varieties but many cultivars are available in a wide range of colors: white, pink, violet, yellow, gold, red.
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