Siberian Yarrow
(Achillea alpina)
Siberian Yarrow (Achillea alpina)
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Photo by: Eric Lamb | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Eric Lamb | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-08-01T15:20:59-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Achillea alpina, commonly known as Siberian Yarrow, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to alpine meadows and subarctic regions of the Russian Far East, Northern Asia and East Asia, and the northern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and spreads up to 1 foot (0.3 meters) wide. Siberian Yarrow has a clumping growth habit with fern-like foliage that adds texture to garden settings. The plant produces clusters of small, white flowers with occasional purple tinges in the summer, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Siberian Yarrow is valued for its hardiness and ability to thrive in cool climates. It is often used in borders, rock gardens, and as a ground cover due to its spreading nature. The plant is also appreciated for its medicinal properties, as Yarrow has been used traditionally to treat various ailments. It prefers full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types from clay to loam. While it can handle medium to high water conditions, it is also drought-tolerant once established. Gardeners should be aware that in some conditions, it can spread aggressively, potentially becoming invasive.CC BY-SA 4.0
Siberian Yarrow is valued for its hardiness and ability to thrive in cool climates. It is often used in borders, rock gardens, and as a ground cover due to its spreading nature. The plant is also appreciated for its medicinal properties, as Yarrow has been used traditionally to treat various ailments. It prefers full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types from clay to loam. While it can handle medium to high water conditions, it is also drought-tolerant once established. Gardeners should be aware that in some conditions, it can spread aggressively, potentially becoming invasive.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 0.333-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Alpine meadows and subarctic regions
Other Names
Common Names: Chinese Yarrow, Alpine Yarrow, Achillée De Sibérie, 톱풀
Scientific Names: , Achillea alpina, Achillea sibirica var. sibirica, Achillea sibirica var. typica,
GBIF Accepted Name: Achillea alpina L.