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Achillea millefolium var. borealis (Boreal yarrow)
Lytle, Melody

Achillea millefolium var. borealis (Bong.) Farw.

Boreal Yarrow

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: ACMIB

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft. , 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AK , MA , ME , MI , NH
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NL , NS , ON , QC , YT
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low , Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Cold Tolerant: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Achillea millefolium var. borealis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Achillea millefolium var. borealis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Achillea millefolium var. borealis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-08-11
Research By: TWC Staff

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