Achillea ageratum

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Achillea ageratum
Sweet Yarrow; Sweet Nancy

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DERIVATION

Achillea	- Named for Achilles, who used plants of the genus to staunch the wounds of his soldiers at the siege of Troy
ageratum	from Gk a- , without, and geras, age, the petals retain thier clear color for a long time.

FAMILY

Asteraceae (Aster Family) Other Plants in the Aster Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

RANGE

S Europe, Morocco [introduced New York]

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Yellow

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 5 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Attracts Butterflies | Steppe Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

Sweet Yarrow | Sweet Nancy

SYNONYMS

Achillea decolorans

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Year

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1	842635*1	1984	Herb Garden
2	842635*2	1984	Sensory Garden
3	091233*1	2009	Mordecai Childrens G

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