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−| genus_authority = [[Carolus Linnaeus|L.]]
−| subdivision_ranks = Species
−| subdivision =
−''many, [[#List of species|see text]]''
The genus was named for the [[Greek mythology|Greek mythological]] character [[Achilles]]. According to the [[Iliad]], Achilles' soldiers used yarrow to treat wounds [http://www.killerplants.com/whats-in-a-name/20020802.asp], hence some of its common names such as allheal and bloodwort.+
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{{Taxobox
+{{Plantbox
−| color = lightgreen
+| name = ''Achillea''
−| name = Yarrow
+| common_names = Yarrow
+| growth_habit = <!--- tree, shrub, vine, etc -->
+| high = <!--- 3ft (1m) -->
+| wide = <!--- 20in (65cm) -->
+| origin = <!--- Mexico, S America, S Europe, garden, etc -->
+| poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous -->
+| lifespan = <!--- perennial, annual, etc -->
+| exposure = <!--- sun, part-sun, semi-shade, shade, indoors, bright filtered (you may list more than 1) -->
+| water = <!--- frequent, regular, drought tolerant, let dry then soak -->
+| features = <!--- flowers, fragrance, naturalizes, invasive -->
+| hardiness = <!--- frost sensitive, hardy, 40F (5C), etc -->
+| bloom = <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for it's flowers -->
+| usda_zones = <!--- eg. 8-11 -->
+| sunset_zones = <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available -->
+| color = IndianRed
| image = Achillea millefolium.jpg
| image = Achillea millefolium.jpg
| image_width = 200px
| image_width = 200px
| image_caption = [[Yarrow]] (''[[Achillea millefolium]]'')
| image_caption = [[Yarrow]] (''[[Achillea millefolium]]'')
−| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
+| regnum = Plantae
−| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
+| divisio = Magnoliophyta
−| classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]
+| classis = Magnoliopsida
−| ordo = [[Asterales]]
+| ordo = Asterales
−| familia = [[Asteraceae]]
+| familia = Asteraceae
−| genus = '''''Achillea'''''
+| genus = Achillea
−}}
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−'''''Achillea''''' is a genus of about 85 [[flowering plant]]s, in the family [[Asteraceae]], commonly referred to as ''yarrow''. They occur in [[Europe]] and temperate areas of [[Asia]]. A few grow in [[North America]]. These plants typically have frilly, hairy, aromatic [[Leaf|leaves]].
'''''Achillea''''' is a genus of about 85 [[flowering plant]]s, in the family [[Asteraceae]], commonly referred to as ''yarrow''. They occur in [[Europe]] and temperate areas of [[Asia]]. A few grow in [[North America]]. These plants typically have frilly, hairy, aromatic [[Leaf|leaves]].
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.
−==Cultivation==
+{{monthbox
+| color = IndianRed
+| name = Achillea
+| jan =
+| feb = sow
+| mar = sow
+| apr = transplant
+| may = divide
+| jun = flowering
+| jul = flowering
+| aug = flowering
+| sep = flowering
+| oct =
+| nov =
+| dec =
+| notes =
+}}
+===Propagation===
+===Pests and diseases===
''Achillea'' species are used as food plants by the [[larva]]e of some [[Lepidoptera]] species - see [[list of Lepidoptera which feed on Achillea]].
''Achillea'' species are used as food plants by the [[larva]]e of some [[Lepidoptera]] species - see [[list of Lepidoptera which feed on Achillea]].
−== Species ==
+==Species==
*''Achillea abrotanoides''
*''Achillea abrotanoides''
*''[[Achillea ageratifolia]]'' : Balkan Yarrow, Greek Yarrow
*''[[Achillea ageratifolia]]'' : Balkan Yarrow, Greek Yarrow
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*''Achillea wilsoniana'' : Wilson's Yarrow
*''Achillea wilsoniana'' : Wilson's Yarrow
−== References ==
+==Gallery==
+<!-- For plants with a lot of photos - a gallery can be added below, otherwise remove this section! -->
+==References==
+*{{wplink}}
* [http://flower-jpeg.blogspot.com/2007/02/achillea.html Achillea] by Flower-JPEG - Photos and info about it
* [http://flower-jpeg.blogspot.com/2007/02/achillea.html Achillea] by Flower-JPEG - Photos and info about it
* [http://www.killerplants.com/whats-in-a-name/20020802.asp Why was yarrow named for Achilles? (killerplants.com)]
* [http://www.killerplants.com/whats-in-a-name/20020802.asp Why was yarrow named for Achilles? (killerplants.com)]
+<!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881926248 -->
+<!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 -->
+<!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 -->
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+==External links==
−[[Category:Asteraceae]]
+{{stub}}
+[[Category:Categorize]]
