Achillea sibirica
Siberian Yarrow
a perennial member of the Achillea genus in the family Compositae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Compositae
- Genus
- Achillea
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 0.45 m
- Spread
- 0.45 m
- Fertility
- Insects
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
- Pollinators
- Insects
Uses
Edible uses
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Young shoots and leaves - cooked[5].
- Plant part
- Leaves
Medicinal uses
Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.
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The whole plant is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, odontalgic, stomachic and tonic[3][4][7]. A decoction is used in the treatment of abscesses, abdominal cramps, amenorrhoea, bleeding, falls, snakebite and stomach ulcers[3][7]. A poultice of the chewed root can be applied to gum sores[9].
- Product or use
- Antibacterial
- Product or use
- Antiinflammatory
- Product or use
- Carminative
- Product or use
- Diaphoretic
- Product or use
- Emmenagogue
- Product or use
- Odontalgic
- Product or use
- Stomachic
- Product or use
- Tonic
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - China, Japan. North-western N. America.
- Habitat
- Meadows, gardens, sandy slopes and dry areas[4].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- no shade
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- Zone 6+
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Drainage
- well drained
- Tolerances
- high wind, maritime exposure
- Wind
- Yes
- Maritime
- Yes
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
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Seed - sow spring or early autumn in a cold frame[2]. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months[2]. 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.
Cultivation
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Succeeds in most soils but prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position[1][6]. Plants succeed in maritime gardens[8]. They live longer when growing in a poor soil[6]. A very ornamental plant[6]. Polymorphic. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[6].
References
F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00
Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 1. Thompson and Morgan. 1987-00-00
? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X
Schofield. J. J. Discovering Wild Plants - Alaska, W. Canada and the Northwest.
Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169
Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. 1985-00-00 ISBN 0-917256-20-4
Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0 460 86048 8
Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9
Flora of Japan www.foj.info