shield-like yarrow
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A compact, clump-forming perennial to 50cm tall with deeply-divided, greyish-green, densely-felted leaves. Flat-topped flowerheads to 7cm across made up of tiny, golden-yellow flowers are borne on upright stems from late spring into summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- shield-like yarrow (Achillea clypeolata)
- Genus
- Achillea
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of shield-like yarrow
Distribution map
Balkan Peninsula
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of shield-like yarrow
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shield-like yarrow care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back untidy foliage in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingAn open sunny position in a moist but well-drained soil is best, but it will tolerate most situations apart from heavy, wet clay in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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