Common Yarrow, Plumajillo Achillea millefolium - Achillea lanulosa, Achillea occidentalis, Achillea nigrescens, Achillea magna

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Botanical Name:

Achillea millefolium

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Achillea

Species:

millefolium

Common Name:

Common Yarrow, Plumajillo

Seeds Per Pound:

2,970,000

Quantity:

8.45 lb

Germination:

85%

Germination Test Type:

Actual

Purity:

98%

Height:

6-36 inches

Collection Locale:

Oregon

Crop Year:

2023

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 8.45 lb

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Characteristics

Plant for Summer Color

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: none required.

Stratification: none required.

Germination: requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist.

In a Nutshell:

* Common yarrow is an erect herbaceous perennial plant that produces one to several stems (0.2 to 1m tall) and has a rhizomatous growth form.

* The herb combines well with Sambucus nigra flowers (Elder) and Mentha x piperita vulgaris (Peppermint) for treating colds and influenza.

* It is a frequent component in butterfly gardens. more...

* The familiar yarrow from which many garden cultivars have been derived, grows in very poor soil in full sun. more...

* Yarrow has a high reputation and is widely employed in herbal medicine, administered both internally and externally.

* Yarrow has also been used as a food, and was very popular as a vegetable in the 17th century.

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The Navajo considered it to be a "life medicine", chewed it for toothaches, and poured an infusion into ears for earaches. more...

Wiki description:

[ edit ] Description Common yarrow is an erect herbaceous perennial plant that produces one to several stems (0.2 to 1m tall) and has a rhizomatous growth form. Leaves are evenly distributed along the stem, with the leaves near the middle and bottom of the stem being the largest. The leaves have varying degrees of hairiness (pubescence). The leaves are 5–20 cm long, bipinnate or tripinnate , almost feathery, and arranged spirally on the stems. The leaves are cauline and more or less clasping. The inflorescence has 4 to 9 phyllaries and contains ray and disk flowers which are white to pink. There are generally 3 to 8 ray flowers that are ovate to round. Disk flowers range from 15 to 40. The inflorescence is produced in a flat-topped cluster. The fruits are small achenes . Yarrow grows at low or high altitudes, up to 3500m above sea level. The plant commonly flowers from May through June, and is a frequent component in butterfly gardens . Common yarrow is frequently found in the mildly disturbed soil of grasslands and open forests. Active growth occurs in the spring. [ 1 ] In North America, there are both native and introduced genotypes, and both diploid and polyploid plants. [ 3 ] The plant has a strong, sweet scent, similar to chrysanthemums . [ 1 ]

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Achillea millefolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). It is hardy to zone 2 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Jun to August, and the seeds ripen from Jul to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Common Yarrow, Plumajillo Achillea millefolium - Achillea lanulosa, Achillea occidentalis, Achillea nigrescens, Achillea magna

Achillea millefolium

Asteraceae

Achillea

millefolium

Common Yarrow, Plumajillo

Achillea millefolium

Drought Tolerant Plant

Cut Flowers

Weed

Urban Tolerant Plant

Pollinator Attracting

Herbaceous Plant

Perennial Plant

Wild Flower

Medicinal

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Essential Oils

Fragrant

Plant for Summer Color