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Yarrows

Also known as: Bloodworts

Yarrows are herbaceous perennials that are used for decorative edging in gardens due to their many attractive types of flowers. Sunflowers, chrysanthemums, and asters are all in this family. The genus is named for the legendary warrior Achilles, who used yarrows to treat his soldiers' wounds.

Scientific classification

Genus

Yarrows (Achillea)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

61 cm to 91 cm

Plant Height

60 cm to 90 cm

Spread

2.5 cm

Flower Size

Moderate

Growth Rate

Images of Yarrows

Species

Common yarrow Fernleaf yarrow Western yarrow Sneezewort Woolly yarrow Southern yarrow Sweet milfoil Noble yarrow Chinese yarrow Bristly yarrow Chamomile of the glaciers Cream flowered sneezewort Silvery yarrow Simple-leaved milfoil Big-leaf yarrow Yarrow Dark stemmed sneezewort Moonshine yarrow Tall yarrow Achillea roseo-alba Achillea micrantha Tansy milfoil Mountain yarrow Common yarrow 'Inca Gold'Fernleaf yarrow 'Coronation Gold'Common yarrow 'Moonshine'Egyptian yarrow Yarrows 'Taygetea'Common yarrow 'Saucy Seduction'Common yarrow 'Terracotta'Yarrows 'Love Parade'Common yarrow 'Feuerland'Common yarrow 'Strawberry Seduction'Common yarrow 'The Beacon'Common yarrow 'Summer Pastels'Common yarrow 'Lilac Beauty'Common yarrow 'Apricot Delight'Sneezewort 'The Pearl'Yarrows 'King Edward'Fernleaf yarrow 'Cloth of Gold'Achillea distans subsp. stricta Andorran milfoil Common yarrow 'Credo'Common yarrow 'Pink Grapefruit'Achillea nobilis subsp. neilreichii Achillea crithmifolia Common yarrow 'Walther Funcke'Common yarrow 'Red Velvet'Common yarrow 'Pomegranate'Fernleaf yarrow 'Gold Plate'Common yarrow 'Cerise Queen'

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Fern-like, delicate foliage texture

Flat-topped, vibrant flower clusters

Bipinnatified, pale green leaves with spicy aroma

Erect, fibrous stem with hairy texture

Stems up to 3 feet (91 cm) in height

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Care Guide for Yarrows

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Yarrows thrives in temperate regions, requiring a moderate moisture regime and demonstrating drought tolerance. Weekly watering is essential for optimal health, especially during the growing season, ensuring robust growth and flowering as an herbaceous perennial typically grown outdoors.

Propagation: Propagation of yarrows involves division, seed sowing, and cuttings, requiring full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Key steps include replanting divided clumps immediately, surface sowing seeds, and using rooting hormone for cuttings. Ensure moisture and light for successful establishment.

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