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11/12/99

Achillea filipendulina--Fern-leaf Yarrow


Hardiness Zone: 3 to 10
Height: 4 ft Spacing: 24 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Yellow (Vis. 1)

Comments: Fern-leaf Yarrow has fern-like foliage and can
be used as a cut flower. The flowers hold their color if
cut and dried before they fade. The plant grows in
ordinary garden soil and full sun. Cut off old flowers to
prolong the flowering period. Achillea may become a weed
if not controlled.

Propagation: Divide in the spring. The seed germinates
in 2 weeks at temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees.
Light is necessary for seed germination. Germination time
indoors may be as little as 5 to 7 days.

Cultivars:
'Cloth of Gold' - Large yellow flowers and fern-like
foliage.
x 'Coronation Gold' - A hybrid with golden-yellow
flowers in 3-4 inch clusters. Can be used as a cut
or dried flower. Reaches a height of 3 feet when in
bloom.
x 'Credo' - Soft yellow flowers, reaches a height of 3
feet.
'Parker's Variety' - Yellow flowers.
x 'Schwellenberg' - Golden yellow flowers.

References for Cultivars: Bailey Nurseries 1999, White
Flower Farm 1999, Walters Gardens 1999, Lake County
Nursery 1997, Sheridan Nurseries 1997, Weston Nurseries
1999, Scarff's Nursery 1999, Midwest Groundcovers 1999,
Willoway Nurseries 1999.


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