Achillea millefolium | Yarrow, Milfoil, Thousand Seal, Nosebleed. Originated in … Lapland | Flower
Achillea millefolium belongs to the plant family COMPOSIT and Genus Achillea This Flower prefers Moist soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Various
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Achillea millefolium does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Achillea millefolium so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Achillea millefolium yarrow,milfoil,thousand seal,nosebleed is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The leaves of Achillea millefolium have a mildly pungent aroma. The flowers of Nosebleed (also known as yarrow, milfoil or thousand seal) as well as the whole plant and the leaves have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including yellow, olive green, green, brilliant yellow, yellow-gray and grayish-pink. Yarrow is used in Lapland for dyeing. It is used in dyeing wool. When dyeing with this plant, alum is used as a mordant to fix the color to the fabric. This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40 Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this species has a texture that is poor. It does well in moist soils.
Achillea millefolium will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 3 and10 years.
Achillea millefolium is a perennial. Flowers: Nosebleed (locally known in some parts as yarrow, milfoil or thousand seal) has flat topped flower clusters that are up to 5" across. Flowers are often found in such colors as pink, yellow or white.
Achillea millefolium | Yarrow, Milfoil, Thousand Seal, Nosebleed is classed as a flowering plant specimen. The flower's principle colouring is pink,yellow,white. If the flower has other colours these flower accent colors would be described as … . Secondary color or not the flower is described as: flat topped flower clusters that are up to 5" across
Leaves of the plant Achillea millefolium have a smell of pungent odor and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Pungent | Mild
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 2' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
The Flowers;Whole plant;Leaves of Achillea millefolium can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellow,olive green,green,brilliant yellow,yellow-gray,grayish-pink
Achillea millefolium has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an antispasmodic, as an astringent, as a bitter and as a diaphoretic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Nosebleed (sometimes called yarrow, milfoil or thousand seal) should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. The aerial parts together with the leaves and the essential oil are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist. Use essential oil only under professional guidance.
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Achillea millefolium 'Pink Deb' | Yarrow | Flower
Achillea 'Moonshine' | | Various
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