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Common name: "Serbian Yarrow"
Latin name:
Achillea serbica

Serbian Yarrow - Achillea serbica
Zone: 4 - 8
Elevation to:
8500'

Growth habit:
Upright clump   
Max height:
12" - 24"
Spread: 12"

Flowers: Yes, May - June
Flower type: Corymbs

Native to area: No
Available varieties: Over 50
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured Perennial: Siberian Yarrow - Achillea serbica
Perennial Cultivation: As you can see Serbian Yarrow produces small clusters of white daisy like flowers during mid spring. This sun loving perennial Yarrow is slow growing, but easy to grow.

Plant in moist well drained soil, in full sun. Serbian Yarrow is not picky about it soil types and grows well in most so long as it drains. Serbian Yarrow flowers can be harvested and dried for dry flower arrangements. When dry spray with fixative. 

Propagation:
Serbian Yarrow can be grown from seed, but for quicker growth purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center or greenhouse. Space new container grown plants 10" - 12" apart. Once established plants can be dug and divided in spring.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Aphids

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