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fernleaf yarrow

Scientific Name: Achillea filipendulina

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Achillea filipendulina (Fernleaf Yarrow)

Achillea filipendulina, commonly known as yarrow or fernleaf yarrow, is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant appreciated for its distinctive fern-like foliage and vibrant yellow blooms. Other common names include milfoil and nosebleed.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is known for its fragrant, ferny foliage, which may attract the attention of pets.
  • The foliage is deeply cut, creating linear-lanceolate segments.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Achillea filipendulina Lam.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names: Includes references to A. clypeolata in connection to the variety 'Coronation Gold'.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia.
  • Naturalized throughout North America.

Ecological Role

  • The plant is drought-tolerant.
  • Attracts beneficial insects.
  • While generally well-mannered, it is noted that some species can be invasive, though Achillea filipendulina is not explicitly described as such here.

Morphological Characteristics & Growth Habits

  • Grows in nearly any sunny situation, even in poor soil.
  • Forms a tall, bushy mound of fragrant, fern-like foliage.
  • Leaves are alternate, linear to elliptic in outline, up to 10 inches long, and 1-2 pinnatifid into linear-lanceolate segments.
  • Flowers are yellow and grow in dense heads. Flower heads can grow up to 6 inches in diameter.
  • Several cultivars exist, including:
    • 'Moonshine': 18-24 inches tall, more compact, sulfur yellow flowers, blooms earlier.
    • 'Terracotta': 2-3 feet tall, peach-colored flowers that change to terra cotta as they age.
    • 'Cloth of Gold': Notable for its mustard yellow flower heads.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Attracts beneficial insects.
  • Valued as a bee-friendly plant.

Quirky Facts

  • The specific epithet filipendulina refers to the plant's foliage resembling that of other plants.
  • One of its common names is "nosebleed."

Resources

  • Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
  • USDA PLANTS Database: Provides information on plant species, symbolized as ACFI for Achillea filipendulina.
  • Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of the plant.