Asplenium
Asplenium er ættkvísl um 700 burknategunda í Aspleniaceae ættinni og er af flestum grasafræðingum talin eina ættkvísl ættarinnar. Þetta er breytileg ættkvísl með nokkrum undirflokkum, sem stundum eru flokkaðar sem sér ættkvíslir.
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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Berries'
Common Yarrow
Asteraceae
Height
60 - 70 cm
Flower colour
pink, cream
Flowering time
August - September
Foliage colour
dark green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, poor, sandy
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
moderately hardy
Plant range
the species is native to temperate regions in Europe, Asia and N-America
The genus Achillea belongs to the family Asteraceae. Their defining characteristics are finely divided, aromatic leaves and clusters of small composite flowers. The genus contains around 150 species native to Euope, N-Asia and N-America. A number of garden cultivars are available in a variety of colours.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed sown in March.
Seed just covered and kept at 20°C (68°F) until germination. After germination it should be kept at a lower temperature with plenty of light so the plants won't become lanky.
A tall garden variety of common yarrow in a mixture of pink and cream shades. Grown from seed from Thompson & Morgan. Flowers late, around the end of August and into September. Needs support. Moderately hardy given good drainage.
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