Yarrow
-Inherent characters-
Achillea is named after achilles,the hero of the Trojan war.The legend says that it healed his wounds.A medicinal herb for wounds.It is also said to cure the plant diseases.
-Scientific name-
Achillea millefolium Mix
-Common name-
Yarrow
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names 　 seiyo-nokogirisou,Yaro
Family 　 Compositae
Origin 　 Europe
Horticultural classification 　 Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan 　 Central and northward ( except Hokkaido )
What color is it?
Flower 　

Leaf 　
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
　 　 　 　
　 　 　 　
What size is it?
Plant height 　 60cm
Flower diameter 　 　
Inflorescence diameter 　 5-9cm
Inflorescence length