Achillea (Yarrow)

The Achillea is a herbaceous perennial commonly called yarrow. Often regarded as a common weed, it has several good cultivars of Achillea millefolium. Achillea has deeply divided, mid to grey-green leaves. Color of Achillea flowers include dark red, pinkish red, orange-red, lilac-mauve and white.

Achillea is a perennial plant with a wide choices of colors and aromatic foliage. It grows well in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed and division in spring. The plant is sometimes attacked by aphids and mildew.

Achillea ageratum
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Alberto Salguero


Achillea asplenifolia
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Kurt Stueber


Achillea clusiana
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Alberto Salguero


Achillea filipendula
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Tigerente


Achillea macrophylla
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Henry Brisse


Achillea millefolium
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Alberto Salguero


Achillea ptarmica
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Teun Spaans

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