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Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis (Western yarrow)
Smith, Sandy (Sunset, TX)

Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.

Western yarrow

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: ACMIO

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Leaf Color: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , FL , ID , IL , IN , IA , KS , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MO , MT , NE , NV , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SD , TN , TX , UT , VT , WA , WV , WI , WY , DC
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NT , NS , ON , QC , SK
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N), GL(N), SPM(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-03-10
Research By: TWC Staff

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