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− | Achillea (its virtues said to have been discovered by Achilles). Compositae. Includes Ptarmica. About 100 species, some of which are hardy herbaceous border and alpine perennials of easy culture.
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− | Leaves simple or compound, often ternate: fl.-heads small, corymbose or racemose; receptacle nearly flat or convex, chaffy; ray fls. pistillate, fertile, the rays white or pink; disk fls. perfect, fertile.
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− | Most of the achilleas can be grown in ordinary garden soil, preferring open sunlight and well-drained situations. Some are alpine or sub-alpine and require rock-garden conditions. These are indicated under the individual species. Dwarf kinds make carpets in dry, sunny places; large kinds suitable for wild gardens.
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− | Propagation in spring by division, cuttings and seeds: chipfly by the first method and easily accomplished.
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| These plants show large, flat clusters of small [[flower]]s at the top of the stem. These flowers can be white, yellow, orange, pink or red. A number of species are popular [[garden]] plants. | | These plants show large, flat clusters of small [[flower]]s at the top of the stem. These flowers can be white, yellow, orange, pink or red. A number of species are popular [[garden]] plants. |
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| + | Achillea (its virtues said to have been discovered by Achilles). Compositae. Includes Ptarmica. About 100 species, some of which are hardy herbaceous border and alpine perennials of easy culture. |
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| ==Cultivation== | | ==Cultivation== |
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| ===Propagation=== | | ===Propagation=== |
− | {{edit-prop}}<!--- Type propagation info below this line, then delete this entire line --> | + | Propagation in spring by division, cuttings and seeds: chipfly by the first method and easily accomplished{{SCH}}. |
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| ===Pests and diseases=== | | ===Pests and diseases=== |