Scientific Name
Achillea filipendulina Lam.
Common Name(s)
Fern-Leaf Yarrow, Milfoil, Nosebleed
Synonym(s)
Achillea eupatorium, Achillea filicifolia, Tanacetum angulatum
Scientific Classification
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Anthemideae
Subtribe: Matricariinae
Genus: Achillea
Flower
Color: White and yellow
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Description
Achillea filipendulina is a herbaceous perennial plant that forms a tall, bushy mound of fragrant ferny foliage with large clusters of golden-yellow flowers appearing on tall stems. It grows up to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall. Leaves are linear, pinnate, lobed and serrated, hairy, and rough.
The flowering period is from mid to late summer.
How to Grow and Care
It is most often propagated by division, so chances are you'll buy your Yarrow as a plant. Space your plants 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm) apart if you're planting more than one plant.
You can also start your Yarrow from seed. Start seeds indoors about six to eight weeks before your last frost date. Sow the seeds in moist, normal potting soil. The seeds should just barely be covered by the potting soil. Place the pot with the seeds in a sunny and warm location.
Depending on the conditions, the seeds should germinate in 14 to 21 days. You can speed up the germination by covering the top of the pot with plastic wrap to keep in moisture and heat. Remove the plastic wrap once the seeds have sprouted.
Whether your plants are grown from seed or bought as full plants, you will want to plant them in full sun. They thrive in various soils but do best in well-drained soil. Yarrows will even grow in very poor, dry soils with low fertility soil.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Yarrow.
Origin
Achillea filipendulina is native to the Caucasus Mountains in southeastern Europe.
Links
- Back to genus Achillea
- Plantpedia: Browse flowering plants by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, or Origin
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