Achillea millefolium californica
Identification
Description
(Achillea borealis ssp. californica (Munz)) Western Yarrow, A perennial that spreads by rhizomes. It varies by locale from 1-4'. The cream-colored (off-white?) flowers are in 3- 4"clusters. It's native to the western U.S. and is drought tolerant, swamp tolerant., somewhat alkali tolerant. Yarrow is native on the nursery property growing in the shade of Quercus douglasii, with Lonicera interrupta and Stipa lepida (Nassella lepida) in sandy loam to clay, north slope to south slope. Give full sun near coast, part shade inland.
Characteristics
Achillea millefolium californica Yarrow tolerates alkaline soil, sand, clay, seasonal flooding, high traffic(people walking on it) and deer.
Achillea millefolium californica Yarrow is great for a butterfly garden.
Achillea millefolium californica Yarrow's foliage color is lt-green and type is deciduous.
Achillea millefolium californica Yarrow's flower color is white.
Communities
Communities for Achillea millefolium californica Yarrow:Alkali Sink, Chaparral, Central Oak Woodland, Coastal Sage Scrub, Coastal Strand, Valley Grassland, Coastal Prairie, Redwood Forest and Yellow Pine Forest.
Ranges for Achillea millefolium californica
| ph: | 4.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 5 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.50 to 1.00 |
| width[m]: | 0.50 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 48.00 to 102.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 | $ 6.99 |
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