Achillea ligustica
Achillea ligusticais a very common herbaceous species with very cut pubescent foliage. The stems are unique or in groups, the flowers are small and grouped in capitula. The achene is ovoid and glabrous. It is a medicinal plant with aromatic foliage that is commonly found on roadsides and meadows.
Datasheet
| Common Name | southern yarrow, Ligurian yarrow |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Achillea ligustica |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Basic Colour | white / cream |
| Height | <60 cm |
| Habitat | Sunny rocky cracks, Ravines, Cliff, Woodland, Rustic stone soil |
| Altitude | 0-600 m |
| Bloom Time | June -> October |
| Plant Type | Herbs, Ornamental, Medicinal |
| Fruit Type | Achene |
| different tolerances | Hardy, Herbaceous |
| Used Parts | Flower, Leaf, Root, Whole plant |
| Plant Uses | Medicine , Culinary, Tea, Perfumery, Ornamental |
| Active Substances | Essential oils, flavonoids, alkaloids, polyacetylenes monoterpenes, triterpenes, Amino acids, Fatty acids, Ascorbic acid, Caffeic acid, Folic acid, Salicylic acid, Succinic acid, coumarins, tannins |
| USDA Zone | 5 (-29), 8 (-12) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun, Part shade |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Moist, Wet |
| Soil Type | Clayey, Peaty, Stony |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, Self sows |
| Germination | Cold Germinator, Fast Germinator |
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