NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Achillea borealis [= Achilllea millefolium ssp. lanulosa]
American Yarrow, American Thousandleaf, Yarrow, Milfoil
Scientific Name: |
Achillea borealis [= Achilllea millefolium ssp. lanulosa] |
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Genus: |
Achillea |
Species Epithet: |
borealis |
Common Name: |
American Yarrow, American Thousandleaf, Yarrow, Milfoil |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Asteraceae (Aster Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills |
Habitat Description: |
Grassy balds, meadows, pastures, roadsides, disturbed areas. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
SNR: Not Ranked (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
This widespread species was formerly considered to be identical to the European Achillea millefolium. It is now thought to be a native species. From Weakley's Flora 2015: "The Achillea millefolium aggregate is a taxonomically very complex |
© M Baumeister |
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AB Marshall |
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