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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 |
− | | genus_authority = [[Carolus Linnaeus|L.]]
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− | | subdivision_ranks = Species
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− | ''many, [[#List of species|see text]]''
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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]]. |
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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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− | 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.
| + | ==Cultivation== |
| + | {{monthbox |
| + | | color = IndianRed |
| + | | name = Achillea |
| + | | jan = |
| + | | feb = sow |
| + | | mar = sow |
| + | | apr = transplant |
| + | | may = divide |
| + | | jun = flowering |
| + | | jul = flowering |
| + | | aug = flowering |
| + | | sep = flowering |
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| + | ===Propagation=== |
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| + | ===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]]. |
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− | == 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 |
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− | == References == | + | ==Gallery== |
| + | <!-- For plants with a lot of photos - a gallery can be added below, otherwise remove this section! --> |
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| + | ==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== |
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− | [[Category:Asteraceae]] | + | {{stub}} |
| + | [[Category:Categorize]] |