Achillea ageratifolia

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Achillea ageratifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Achillea
Species:
A. ageratifolia
Binomial name
Achillea ageratifolia
(
Hook.f.[1][2]
Synonyms[3]
  • Anthemis ageratifolia Sm.
  • Ptarmica ageratifolia (Sm.) Nyman

Achillea ageratifolia, the Balkan yarrow or Greek yarrow, is a

composite flower heads are white with yellow centres and about 2–3 cm across.[6] They appear May–July in the northern hemisphere.[7]

Cultivation

In cultivation in the UK, this plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[8] An adaptable plant, it prefers a sunny, open position. It is hardy down to -10 to -15 degrees C.[7] It is also drought tolerant and grows well in USDA hardiness zones 3–8.[9] Common problems include aphids and downy mildew.[10]

Taxonomy

It was first described in 1813 as Anthemis ageratifolia by

Joseph Hooker in 1873.[1][2] The genus name refers to the Ancient Greek hero Achilles, who is said to have used yarrow leaves to stop his soldiers' wounds from bleeding.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Achillea ageratifolia". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
  2. ^ a b Bentham, G.; Hooker, J.D. (1873). "Anthemideae". Genera Plantarum. 2 (1): 419.
  3. ^ The Plant List, Achillea ageratifolia (Sibth. & Sm.) Benth. & Hook.f.
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  6. ^ "Achillea ageratifolia". D'arcy and Everest. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  7. ^ a b "Achillea ageratifolia". Ballyrobert Gardens. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  8. ^ "Achillea ageratifolia". RHS. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  9. ^ a b "Achillea ageratifolia - Plant Finder". www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  10. ^ Shoot. "Achillea ageratifolia Greek yarrow Balkan yarrow Care Plant Varieties & Pruning Advice". www.shootgardening.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  11. ^ Smith,J.E. (1813) Fl. Graec. Prodr. 2(1): 191
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