Achillea sibirica - Siberian Yarrow

Family:	Compositae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.45
Width:	0.45
Synonyms:	A. alpina. L. A. mongolica. Fisch.
Range:	E. Asia - China, Japan. North-western N. America.

Achillea sibirica (Siberian Yarrow) is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.45m and a width of 0.45m . It has a hardness rating of 6and is vunerable to frost.
Siberian Yarrow will flower in January to March. the seeds ripen from February to March
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Siberian Yarrow will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is / is important for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Siberian Yarrow prefers either dry or moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Siberian Yarrow should not be planted in shady areas.

Meadows, gardens, sandy slopes and dry areas[172].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Can be planted in Cultivated Beds
• Suits a meadow

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in most soils but prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position[1, 200]. Plants succeed in maritime gardens[233]. They live longer when growing in a poor soil[200]. A very ornamental plant[200]. Polymorphic. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 1/5
Young shoots and leaves - cooked[177].

• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 1/5
The whole plant is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, odontalgic, stomachic and tonic[147, 172, 218]. A decoction is used in the treatment of abscesses, abdominal cramps, amenorrhoea, bleeding, falls, snakebite and stomach ulcers[147, 218]. A poultice of the chewed root can be applied to gum sores[257].

• Antibacterial - Kills bacteria.
• Antiinflammatory - Reduces inflammation of joints, injuries etc.
• Carminative - Reduces flatulence and expels gas from the intestines.
• Diaphoretic - Induces perspiration.
• Emmenagogue - Promotes or increases the menstrual flow. In early stages of pregnancy it can induce an abortion.
• Odontalgic - Treats toothache (temporary measure only) and other problems of the teeth and gums.
• Stomachic - Aids and improves the action of the stomach.
• Tonic - Improves general health. Slower acting than a stimulant, it brings steady improvement.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring or early autumn in a cold frame[133]. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months[133]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, the divisions can be planted direct into their permanent positions. Basal cuttings of new shoots in spring. Very easy, collect the shoots when they are about 10cm tall, potting them up individually in pots and keeping them in a warm but lightly shaded position. They should root within 3 weeks and will be ready to plant out in the summer.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of Japan. (English translation)
Ohwi. G.
Author: Ohwi. G.
Rating:
Publisher : The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1965

The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Huxley. A.
Author: Huxley. A.
Rating:
Publisher : Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
Date of Publication : 1992

Flora of Japan

Author:
Rating: www.foj.info
Publisher : An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource.
Date of Publication : 0

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