Botanico

Plant profile

Yarrow

Achillea biserrata M.Bieb.

Photo of Yarrow
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Yarrow is a perennial plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, characterized by its feathery leaves and yellow flowers. It is great for gardens and borders.

Open-data facts

Origin / area
In its natural state, it is primarily linked to: N. & NE. Turkey to Caucasus.

Traits (USDA)

Botanical group
As a dicot, it belongs to the large group of plants with two cotyledons.

Ecological interactions

  • Other species it relates to:

    Rhopalomyia ptarmicae

  • Hosting associations:

    Golovinomyces macrocarpus, Erysiphe cichoracearum var. cichoracearum, Erysiphe cichoracearum

Basic care

Watering
Check the mix with a finger before every watering.
Light
Prefers clear rooms; avoid basements and dark halls.
Temperature
If it gets very hot, ventilate and watch watering.
Humidity
Air the room a little if the air feels heavy.

Pet toxicity

On common guidance, it is not usually toxic to cats or dogs.

Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).

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