Achillea filipendulina

Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Achillea filipendulina

Family: (Asteraceae)

(P) to 4′.  Fern-leaf Yarrow.  Native to the Caucasus, Iran, and Afghanistan.  Deeply dissected, hairy, fern-like, aromatic (spicy) green leaves up to 10″ long are divided into many pairs of linear-lanceolate toothed segments and form an attractive basal clump of foliage. Tiny, long-lasting, bright golden flowers (yellow rays and yellow discs) appear in dense flattened plate-like compound corymbs up to 4″ across on stiff, erect stems rising above the foliage.  Blooms throughout the summer.  The genus name Achillea refers to Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, who used the plant medicinally to stop bleeding and to heal the wounds of his soldiers.  Great flower both fresh-cut and dried.  Average, well-drained soil.  Sun.  4 & T1