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Yarrow (Achillea setacea)

Achillea setacea is a perennial herb with finely divided, fern-like foliage and flat-topped clusters of small white flowers, often used in herbal medicine and gardens.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth.

Watering

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.

Soil

Well-drained soil is crucial. Tolerates a range of soil types, including poor or sandy soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures. Tolerates a range of conditions.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Requires minimal fertilization. A light feed in spring is usually sufficient.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth.

Tolerates partial shade but may become leggy.

Water

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.

Soil

Well-drained soil is crucial. Tolerates a range of soil types, including poor or sandy soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures. Tolerates a range of conditions.

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Requires minimal fertilization. A light feed in spring is usually sufficient.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Medicinal, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Feathery, finely divided

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Achillea capillaris Poir.
Achillea collina Schur ex Nyman
Achillea crustata (Rochel) Schur
Achillea fililoba Freyn
Achillea kummerleana Prodan
Achillea salina Schur
Millefolium setaceum Fourr.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusAchillea
  • speciesAchillea setacea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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