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Yarrows (Achillea)
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.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Yarrows
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Attributes of Yarrows
Plant Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Yarrows
Distribution of Yarrows
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Distribution Map of Yarrows
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Yarrows
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The yarrows genus comprises hardy, perennial plants that thrive in full sun and well-draining soil conditions. They are drought-tolerant plants, requiring moderate watering with occasional dry periods. Yarrowss can handle a wide range of temperatures but prefer the cooler extremities of their zone tolerances. Common challenges with yarrows plants include potential susceptibility to powdery mildew, stem rot, and pests like aphids. Seasonally, these plants enjoy a good pruning in early spring to stimulate growth, and can be divided in autumn for propagation. Over-wintering is uncomplicated, requiring minimal extra care.
How to Water Yarrows?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Yarrows?
How to Propagate Yarrows?
How to Plant Yarrows?
Exploring the Yarrows Plants
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8 most common species：
Common yarrow
Common yarrow is a wildflower that has feathery leaves and flowers in white, yellow or pink. In China, the plant is considered to be good luck while for some time in Scotland it was believed to have magical properties. It has been brewed into beer, tea, and liquors, but it has low toxicity. Do not consume in large quantities. Common yarrow's bitter leaves are toxic to pets and horses. Other livestock can eat it, though it gives cow milk an unpleasant flavor.
Fernleaf yarrow
Fernleaf yarrow is often cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions, and several cultivars have earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Achillea filipendulina’s genus name is a reference to the legendary Greek hero Achilles.
Western yarrow
Western yarrow is an exceedingly hardy herbaceous wildflower that blooms white blossoms in late spring. It tolerates drought conditions well, and can be planted deliberately as a buffer against wildfires as it is much less flammable than other plants.
Sneezewort
Sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica) is a perennial flowering plant that’s also known as fair-maid-of-France. The specific epithet of “ptarmica” means “causes sneezing” in Greek. It’s an edible species, and you can feast on the leaves. Cooked or raw, sneezewort tastes great. If you want to grow this in your garden, make sure you give it plenty of sun.
Woolly yarrow
Woolly yarrow is a perennial that is well suited for hot, sunny, dry areas. It has fuzzy green leaves and mustard yellow flowers. Separate this plant in spring and fall to propagate.
Southern yarrow
The southern yarrow ( Achillea ligustica ) is a perennial herbaceous plant or subshrub that can reach a height of 7 to 100 cm . It forms up to 50 cm long underground or above-ground branches with sterile shoots. The flower heads have a cup-shaped shell 3 to 6 mm high. The flowering period usually extends from spring to summer.
Sweet milfoil
The liver balsam yarrow is an upright, perennial herbaceous plant that reaches stature heights of 10 to 80 centimeters and smells of camphor. The simple or branched and shaggy stems lignified on the base. The alternate leaves are up to 13 cm long, narrow obovate, glandular punctured, hairy to shaggy and roughly sawn.
Noble yarrow
The perennial herb noble yarrow got its Latin name, Achillea nobilis, from the Greek hero, Achilles, who used the yarrow to treat his soldiers’ wounds. The yellow and creamy white flowers may resemble the common yarrow, but the two are different because the flower heads are smaller. The leaves of the noble yarrow are feathery and twice dissected in needle-like segments.
All Species of Yarrows
Common yarrow
Common yarrow
Common yarrow is a wildflower that has feathery leaves and flowers in white, yellow or pink. In China, the plant is considered to be good luck while for some time in Scotland it was believed to have magical properties. It has been brewed into beer, tea, and liquors, but it has low toxicity. Do not consume in large quantities. Common yarrow's bitter leaves are toxic to pets and horses. Other livestock can eat it, though it gives cow milk an unpleasant flavor.
Fernleaf yarrow
Fernleaf yarrow
Fernleaf yarrow is often cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions, and several cultivars have earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Achillea filipendulina’s genus name is a reference to the legendary Greek hero Achilles.
Western yarrow
Western yarrow
Western yarrow is an exceedingly hardy herbaceous wildflower that blooms white blossoms in late spring. It tolerates drought conditions well, and can be planted deliberately as a buffer against wildfires as it is much less flammable than other plants.
Sneezewort
Sneezewort
Sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica) is a perennial flowering plant that’s also known as fair-maid-of-France. The specific epithet of “ptarmica” means “causes sneezing” in Greek. It’s an edible species, and you can feast on the leaves. Cooked or raw, sneezewort tastes great. If you want to grow this in your garden, make sure you give it plenty of sun.
Woolly yarrow
Woolly yarrow
Woolly yarrow is a perennial that is well suited for hot, sunny, dry areas. It has fuzzy green leaves and mustard yellow flowers. Separate this plant in spring and fall to propagate.
Southern yarrow
Southern yarrow
The southern yarrow ( Achillea ligustica ) is a perennial herbaceous plant or subshrub that can reach a height of 7 to 100 cm . It forms up to 50 cm long underground or above-ground branches with sterile shoots. The flower heads have a cup-shaped shell 3 to 6 mm high. The flowering period usually extends from spring to summer.
Sweet milfoil
Sweet milfoil
The liver balsam yarrow is an upright, perennial herbaceous plant that reaches stature heights of 10 to 80 centimeters and smells of camphor. The simple or branched and shaggy stems lignified on the base. The alternate leaves are up to 13 cm long, narrow obovate, glandular punctured, hairy to shaggy and roughly sawn.
Noble yarrow
Noble yarrow
The perennial herb noble yarrow got its Latin name, Achillea nobilis, from the Greek hero, Achilles, who used the yarrow to treat his soldiers’ wounds. The yellow and creamy white flowers may resemble the common yarrow, but the two are different because the flower heads are smaller. The leaves of the noble yarrow are feathery and twice dissected in needle-like segments.
Chinese yarrow
Chinese yarrow
The Achillea alpina, also known as chinese yarrow, Alpine yarrow, or Siberian yarrow, is a flowering perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia and North America. Due to similar-looking flowerheads, it can be mixed up with common yarrow (A. millefolium). However, the leaves are distinctly different, with chinese yarrow having flat, linear, stalkless foliage.
Bristly yarrow
Bristly yarrow
Bristly yarrow is a plant whose flower's share a strong resemblance to daisies. It is an excellent ornamental addition to a rock garden or border. Bristly yarrow features "bristly" in its name due to the anatomy of its leaves.
Chamomile of the glaciers
Chamomile of the glaciers
Chamomile of the glaciers is an alpine plant that grows in mountainous, rocky terrain and scree. It produces elegant white blooms throughout the summer that emit a nice fragrance. This is a great flower to plant if you wish to attract butterflies and other wildlife.
Cream flowered sneezewort
Cream flowered sneezewort
Perennial, fragrant plant, up to50 cm in length, with simple, erect, slightly ascending stems, with numerous sterile stems in the lower part. Leaves with short, dense, glandular-dotted hairs; lower leaves long petiolated, bipinnatisectas; the averages and superiors of less than 8 mm in width, pinnatisectas.
Silvery yarrow
Silvery yarrow
Silvery yarrow is prized for its white flowers and fragrant silver leaves similar to another species in the genus, achillea kellereri, making it a favorite with gardeners. It is also a source of nectar for native butterflies.
Simple-leaved milfoil
Simple-leaved milfoil
Simple-leaved milfoil is found growing in sandy and rocky soil and its ability to tolerate arid conditions makes it a popular plant in rock and alpine gardens where it is used for its textured foliage that lasts throughout the year.
Big-leaf yarrow
Big-leaf yarrow
The large-leaved yarrow is a presumably deciduous, rosette-less, perennial, herbaceous hemicryptophyte that reaches stature heights of 50 to 100 (rarely over 30) centimeters. A rhizome is formed. The stem is egg-shaped and slightly longer than wide. Its sections are lanceolate, 5 to 15 millimeters wide and sharply double sawn. The tongue flowers are white.
Yarrow
Yarrow
In cultivation in the UK, this plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Dark stemmed sneezewort
Dark stemmed sneezewort
Achillea atrata, commonly called black yarrow or dark stemmed sneezewort, is European species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant native to the Alipine regions of Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia.
Moonshine yarrow
Moonshine yarrow
Moonshine yarrow is characterized by its flat-topped clusters of small, creamy-white flowers that bloom atop fern-like, aromatic foliage. This hardy perennial thrives in full sun, well-drained soils and withstands drought, attracting beneficial pollinators while resisting pests with its potent natural compounds. The silver-green leaves are distinctive, contributing to its appeal in gardens and wildflower meadows.
Tall yarrow
Tall yarrow
Tall yarrow is a hardy perennial herb with feathery, aromatic foliage and clusters of small, pale yellow flowers. The plant reaches up to 60 cm tall, spreading through rhizomatous stems that allow it to thrive in rocky, well-drained soil. Characterized by its distant leaf segments, tall yarrow's robust form and drought tolerance make this species a survivor in arid climates and open fields.
Achillea roseo-alba
Achillea roseo-alba
Also known as achillea roseo-alba, this perennial plant can be found in meadows and rocky areas of North America. Its feathery leaves and delicate white flowers make it a popular addition to gardens. The plant has various medicinal properties and its use dates back to ancient times.
Yarrows 'Love Parade'
Yarrows 'Love Parade'
Yarrows 'Love Parade' 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 'Love Parade' to treat his soldiers' wounds.
Yarrows 'Taygetea'
Yarrows 'Taygetea'
Yarrows 'Taygetea' 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 'Taygetea' to treat his soldiers' wounds.
Common yarrow 'Lilac Beauty'
Common yarrow 'Lilac Beauty'
Common yarrow 'Lilac Beauty' has beautiful lilac flowers, unlike the white flowers of its parent. These flowers bloom from late spring to early autumn, fading slightly to pink with age. This hardy garden favorite grows well as a border plant attracting pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
Common yarrow 'Moonshine'
Common yarrow 'Moonshine'
The common yarrow 'Moonshine' is a cultivar of yarrow from the daisy family. This perennial will grow to an approximate height of 30 to 61 cm and spread of up to 30 cm. It is an ideal choice for garden borders, vases, bouquets or drying. It smells amazing and has brilliant yellow flowers. Butterflies are attracted to this plant which received a merit award from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Fernleaf yarrow 'Coronation Gold'
Fernleaf yarrow 'Coronation Gold'
The fernleaf yarrow 'Coronation Gold' is a cultivar from the daisy family. At first glance, we might think that its name comes from its golden yellow flowers, but it was actually christened for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. This plant has a wonderful fragrance, and its foliage is also a pretty silver-green color. It has a merit award from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Fernleaf yarrow 'Cloth of Gold'
Fernleaf yarrow 'Cloth of Gold'
Fernleaf yarrow 'Cloth of Gold' is very old cultivar of yarrow that dates back to the 1880s at least! It gets its name from its thick, yellow flowers, which look like an old-fashioned type of gold fabric called cloth of gold. With an impressive height of 61 to 91 cm and long-lasting flowers, this is popular in cut arrangements.
Common yarrow 'The Beacon'
Common yarrow 'The Beacon'
The common yarrow 'The Beacon' is a yarrow cultivar from the daisy family. This perennial will grow to an approximate height and spread of 61 cm after two to five years of growth. Butterflies, birds, and butterflies are attracted to the "beacon" of its scarlet flowers, whose centers are a shade of yellow.
Common yarrow 'Apricot Delight'
Common yarrow 'Apricot Delight'
Common yarrow 'Apricot Delight' is a hardy perennial known for its vibrant apricot to salmon-pink flowers that fade to a softer hue with age. It boasts feathery, aromatic foliage and compact growth, reaching up to 30 inches in height. Thriving in well-draining soil, common yarrow 'Apricot Delight' adapts to a range of environments, attracting beneficial pollinators while resisting deer and common diseases.
Common yarrow 'Summer Pastels'
Common yarrow 'Summer Pastels'
Known for its large, long-lasting clusters of flowers, the common yarrow 'Summer Pastels' makes a perfect cultivar for cut flowers. This yarrow cultivar is composed of vibrant colors such as pink, white, salmon, mauve, yellow, and orange that have presumably resulted in its nickname of 'Summer Pastels'. Gardeners may find the common yarrow 'Summer Pastels' variety particularly interesting for its range of colors, growth in poor soils, and heat tolerance.
Common yarrow 'Saucy Seduction'
Common yarrow 'Saucy Seduction'
Common yarrow 'Saucy Seduction' is a patented Common yarrow hybrid named for its intensely bright pink flowers which contrast with the white or paler pink flowers of the parent plant. These pink blooms are prized among gardeners as they are brilliant as cut flowers and make a lovely addition to cottage gardens.
Common yarrow 'Strawberry Seduction'
Common yarrow 'Strawberry Seduction'
Common yarrow 'Strawberry Seduction' is a cultivated Common yarrow. It's easy to see how the plant got its name; the closely grouped small red flowers resemble large ripe strawberries. The plant was cultivated for its color. The red flowers with yellow centers are a favorite with gardeners in the summer.
Sneezewort 'The Pearl'
Sneezewort 'The Pearl'
Sneezewort 'The Pearl' is characterized by small informal heads of semi-double, button-sized, pure white and daisy-shaped flowers. The flowering season is long, spanning throughout the summer months. It is perfectly suited for a cottage garden scheme and also makes a great cut flower. Sneezewort 'The Pearl' was a favorite of Gertrude Jeykll, an Edwardian garden designer.
Common yarrow 'Feuerland'
Common yarrow 'Feuerland'
With yarrow typically presenting white blooms, common yarrow 'Feuerland' stands out from the crowd with its red petals that turn a royal gold when mature. This plant is believed to be a cross between A. millefolium and A. 'Taygetea.' The name, meaning 'land of fire,' is an allusion to the coloration of the plant's blooms and the way they almost make a field look like it's covered in flames.
Yarrows 'King Edward'
Yarrows 'King Edward'
Yarrows 'King Edward' is a distinctive yarrow with pale yellow flowers that are larger than those of the parent plant. This dwarf hybrid is a great size for borders, rock gardens, or containers. Named after the English King Edward, this hybrid attracts butterflies and bees.
Common yarrow 'Inca Gold'
Common yarrow 'Inca Gold'
Common yarrow 'Inca Gold' produces clumps of warm, orange-gold flowers that form into vibrant "mats." Cultivated as a sport of the Achillea millefolium, this variant was named for its rich, golden coloration. Common yarrow 'Inca Gold' is extremely popular as a groundcover or garden border due to its lovely colors (both foliage and flowers), ease of care, and long blooming time.
Common yarrow 'Terracotta'
Common yarrow 'Terracotta'
The common yarrow 'Terracotta' is a yarrow cultivar from the daisy family. It is an ideal choice for garden borders, vases, bouquets, or dried arrangements. Its bloom colors change during its season. Its given name is fitting, as its coloring resembles a terracotta pot. This perennial will grow to an approximate height and spread of 76 cm.
Achillea nobilis subsp. neilreichii
Achillea nobilis subsp. neilreichii
Achillea nobilis subsp. neilreichii is distinguished by its fern-like, aromatic foliage and clusters of delicate, flat-topped white flowers. Thriving in sunlit, well-drained environments, its hardy nature allows it to resist drought stress, making it well-suited to rocky or sandy habitats. This subspecies often forms a low mound, showcasing its resilience and adaptability to various conditions.
Common yarrow 'Credo'
Common yarrow 'Credo'
Common yarrow 'Credo' 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 common yarrow 'Credo' to treat his soldiers' wounds.
Fernleaf yarrow 'Gold Plate'
Fernleaf yarrow 'Gold Plate'
Fernleaf yarrow 'Gold Plate' is a Fernleaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina) cultivar that features eye-catching golden flower heads that grow in a wide, flat shapes similar to plates—thus the name. This cultivar is prized among gardeners as a non-invasive, drought-tolerant, charming wildflower that attracts butterflies.
Common yarrow 'Walther Funcke'
Common yarrow 'Walther Funcke'
The blooms of common yarrow 'Walther Funcke' boast flaming orange with yellow centers, quite unlike the white flowers of the parent plant, Achillea millefolium (Yarrow). This Achillea cultivar was given the name "Walther Funcke" for unknown reasons, so it remains a mystery even to this day. Gardeners frequently use common yarrow 'Walther Funcke' for its characteristic flat head and abundance of blooms.
Common yarrow 'Cerise Queen'
Common yarrow 'Cerise Queen'
The common yarrow 'Cerise Queen' is a yarrow cultivar from the daisy family. This perennial will grow to approximately 61 cm in both height and spread. Butterflies are attracted by it. Its name is fitting due to its cherry pink color. It is an ideal flower for garden borders, vases, bouquets, or for drying.
Common yarrow 'Pomegranate'
Common yarrow 'Pomegranate'
Unlike its parent plant the Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium), which features white flowers, common yarrow 'Pomegranate' has stunning, non-fading, magenta-colored flowers with a prolonged flowering period. When in bloom, these rich flower heads resemble a pomegranate, hence the cultivar name.
Common yarrow 'Pink Grapefruit'
Common yarrow 'Pink Grapefruit'
Common yarrow 'Pink Grapefruit' is a stunning yarrow cultivar with fluffy pink flowers in the summer, perfect for pollinators. Its fern-like leaves have a mildly spicy aroma, making it a popular ingredient in teas and oils. This hardy plant is also used to make natural insect repellents, making it a versatile addition to any garden.
Common yarrow 'Red Velvet'
Common yarrow 'Red Velvet'
The 'common yarrow 'Red Velvet'' is a delightful perennial known for its vibrant, red velvet-like flowers that brighten any garden. In summer, an assembly of pollinators is drawn to its bloom, perfect for those wishing to support biodiversity. Intriguingly, its leaves are traditionally used in teas. With its beauty, ecological, and culinary services, this plant is an all-round champion.
Achillea crithmifolia
Achillea crithmifolia
Achillea crithmifolia is a herbaceous perennial known for its frilly, fern-like leaves and clusters of small, daisy-like flowers. This Mediterranean native typically thrives in sunny, well-drained environments, embodying resilience through drought tolerance. The plant's frothy foliage and understated floral charm adapt it to rock gardens and borders, attracting pollinators while exuding a subtle, sweet fragrance.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Yarrows
Achillea
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.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Yarrows
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Attributes of Yarrows
Plant Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Yarrows
Distribution of Yarrows
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Distribution Map of Yarrows
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Yarrows
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The yarrows genus comprises hardy, perennial plants that thrive in full sun and well-draining soil conditions. They are drought-tolerant plants, requiring moderate watering with occasional dry periods. Yarrowss can handle a wide range of temperatures but prefer the cooler extremities of their zone tolerances. Common challenges with yarrows plants include potential susceptibility to powdery mildew, stem rot, and pests like aphids. Seasonally, these plants enjoy a good pruning in early spring to stimulate growth, and can be divided in autumn for propagation. Over-wintering is uncomplicated, requiring minimal extra care.
How to Water Yarrows?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Yarrows?
How to Propagate Yarrows?
How to Plant Yarrows?
Exploring the Yarrows Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Common yarrow
Common yarrow is a wildflower that has feathery leaves and flowers in white, yellow or pink. In China, the plant is considered to be good luck while for some time in Scotland it was believed to have magical properties. It has been brewed into beer, tea, and liquors, but it has low toxicity. Do not consume in large quantities. Common yarrow's bitter leaves are toxic to pets and horses. Other livestock can eat it, though it gives cow milk an unpleasant flavor.
Fernleaf yarrow
Fernleaf yarrow is often cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions, and several cultivars have earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Achillea filipendulina’s genus name is a reference to the legendary Greek hero Achilles.
Western yarrow
Western yarrow is an exceedingly hardy herbaceous wildflower that blooms white blossoms in late spring. It tolerates drought conditions well, and can be planted deliberately as a buffer against wildfires as it is much less flammable than other plants.
Sneezewort
Sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica) is a perennial flowering plant that’s also known as fair-maid-of-France. The specific epithet of “ptarmica” means “causes sneezing” in Greek. It’s an edible species, and you can feast on the leaves. Cooked or raw, sneezewort tastes great. If you want to grow this in your garden, make sure you give it plenty of sun.
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All Species of Yarrows
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
Yarrows 'Love Parade'
Yarrows 'Taygetea'
Common yarrow 'Lilac Beauty'
Common yarrow 'Moonshine'
Fernleaf yarrow 'Coronation Gold'
Fernleaf yarrow 'Cloth of Gold'
Common yarrow 'The Beacon'
Common yarrow 'Apricot Delight'
Common yarrow 'Summer Pastels'
Common yarrow 'Saucy Seduction'
Common yarrow 'Strawberry Seduction'
Sneezewort 'The Pearl'
Common yarrow 'Feuerland'
Yarrows 'King Edward'
Common yarrow 'Inca Gold'
Common yarrow 'Terracotta'
Achillea nobilis subsp. neilreichii
Common yarrow 'Credo'
Fernleaf yarrow 'Gold Plate'
Common yarrow 'Walther Funcke'
Common yarrow 'Cerise Queen'
Common yarrow 'Pomegranate'
Common yarrow 'Pink Grapefruit'
Common yarrow 'Red Velvet'
Achillea crithmifolia
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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