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Beginner
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0.5m
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0.5m
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2-5 years
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Achillea millefolium
Other names: Common yarrow, Thousand weed, Soldier's woundwort, Old man's pepper, Sanguinary, Savory tea, Milfoil, Nosebleed, Devil's nettle, Lace plant
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Genus: Achillea
Species: A. millefolium - A. millefolium is an erect herbaceous perennial with feathery leaves and white, flat-topped, clustered flower heads.
Achillea millefolium is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Flushed pink, Cream in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Compact, Spreading
Achillea millefolium (Common yarrow) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Prairie planting, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grows well in moist, well-drained soil. Will also tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except for heavy wet winter clay.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Bethan
I think this is the achillea that I have in my lawn. It has spread over a large area, other than just pulling up is there any way of removing this as it is taking over from the grass.
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- Posted: Tue. 1st November 2011 17:20
- Last reply: Wed. 2nd November 2011 18:14
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