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Hello and welcome to my blog of plants! You'll find a list of herbaceous plants that I've encountered and learned about during my studies at Virginia Tech, in the order I learned them by list. You'll find great photos of herbaceous plants, their names and families, and details of where I found them. All photos have been taken by myself. Feel free to click on them for enlargement. May this blog be of benefit to thee!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Achillea millefolium, Common Yarrow, Asteraceae

Genus and species: Achillea millefolium
Common Name: Common Yarrow
Family: Asteraceae
Hardiness: zones 4-8

This is a low growing, front of the border plant. The foliage is soft, fine, and fern-like. Flowers blossom in colorful bunches,shaped similar to Queen Anne's Lace.


Photos taken August 24, 2011 at Virginia Tech in the Hahn Horticulture Gardens

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