Status:
valid
Authors:
Heimerl
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Sched. Fl. Exs. Austro-Hung. 3: 123 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123816
Common Names
- Mountain Sneezeweed
- Green Yarrow
- Virescent Yarrow
Synonyms
- Achillea mollis virescens Fenzl [unknown]
- Achillea odorata paucidentata (Ambrosi) Briq. [unknown]
Description
Achillea virescens (also called Red Yarrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has flat-topped clusters of flowers with a yellow center and white petals. It grows in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea virescens is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant, for ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Achillea virescens sub. tenorei (Grande) Bässler
Achillea virescens sub. virescens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Achillea virescens are white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the end. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea virescens is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in the spring or fall. It can also be divided in the spring or fall. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Achillea virescens
Achillea virescens is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, and Switzerland.
Achillea virescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achillea virescens?
Achillea virescens
What is the common name of Achillea virescens?
Green Yarrow
Where is Achillea virescens native to?
Europe
Species in the Achillea genus
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
Achillea stojanoffii,
Achillea setacea,
Achillea graja,
Achillea wagneri,
Achillea schneideri,
Achillea schmakovii,
Achillea phrygia,
Achillea claudio-politana,
Achillea griseo-virens,
Achillea gypsicola,
Achillea umbellata,
Achillea cretica,
Achillea ruscinonensis,
Achillea reichardtiana,
Achillea formosa,
Achillea chrysocoma,
Achillea milliana,
Achillea kerneri,
Achillea jaborneggi,
Achillea rupestris,
Achillea spinulifolia,
Achillea ketenoglui,
Achillea thracica,
Achillea barthiana,
Achillea sipikorensis,
Achillea subtaurica,
Achillea occulta,
Achillea chamaemelifolia,
Achillea valesiaca,
Achillea pachycephala,
Achillea vandasii,
Achillea ageratum,
Achillea getica,
Achillea santolinoides,
Achillea maura,
Achillea acuminata,
Achillea oligocephala,
Achillea kotschyi,
Achillea pseudodorata,
Achillea baldaccii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,