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Achillea millefolium var. borealis
Achillea millefolium L. var. borealis (Bong.) Farw.
Boreal Yarrow
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Achillea borealis, Achillea borealis ssp. typica, Achillea millefolium ssp. atrotegula, Achillea millefolium ssp. borealis, Achillea millefolium var. fulva, Achillea millefolium var. parviligula, Achillea millefolium var. parvula
USDA Symbol: ACMIB
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AK , MA , ME , MI , NHCanada: AB , BC , MB , NL , NS , ON , QC , YT
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low , MediumLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Cold Tolerant: yes
Additional resources
USDA: Find Achillea millefolium var. borealis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Achillea millefolium var. borealis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Achillea millefolium var. borealis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-08-11Research By: TWC Staff