Achillea
- Also known as Milfoil or Yarrow
Hardy Perennial
1 to 2 feet.
Flowers white, June to September.
There are several varieties – such as Eupatorium,
Mongolica, rupestris and tomentosa – relations
of the common Yarrow of British lawns, which are
rather of the “interesting” than the
merely beautiful sort.
One variety, Ptarmica plena, in the “improved”
strain named “The Pearl,” should be
grown for its abundance of smallish double white
flowers produced all through the summer, and particularly
good for cutting for the house.
Plants should be obtained in February for choice;
it is a good doer, and is not very particular
as to soil.
May be raised from seed sown in May or June, and
afforded a little extra care in the way of shade
and moisture.
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