Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fraasii
ID:
32748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Flora 25(1, Beibl.): 159 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032077

Common Names

  • Achillea
  • Fraas's Achillea
  • Fraas's Yarrow

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Synonyms

  • Achillea neumayeri Heldr. ex Heimerl [unknown]
  • Achillea fraasii fraasii [unknown]
  • Achillea pastricensis Heimerl [unknown]
  • Achillea canescens Formánek [unknown]
  • Ptarmica fraasii Nyman [unknown]

Description

Achillea fraasii (also called Fraas' Yarrow, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to western North America. It grows to a height of 1-3 feet and has white to pink flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Achillea fraasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Achillea fraasii var. troiana Heimerl

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Achillea fraasii is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achillea fraasii is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate both drought and flooding. It is best propagated by seed, which can be sown directly in the garden in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Achillea fraasii

Achillea fraasii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Achillea fraasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achillea fraasii?

Achillea fraasii

What type of plant is Achillea fraasii?

Asteraceae

Where is Achillea fraasii found?

Western North America

Species in the Achillea genus

Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri, Achillea stojanoffii, Achillea setacea, Achillea graja, Achillea wagneri, Achillea schneideri, Achillea schmakovii, Achillea phrygia, Achillea claudio-politana, Achillea griseo-virens, Achillea gypsicola, Achillea umbellata, Achillea cretica, Achillea ruscinonensis, Achillea reichardtiana, Achillea formosa, Achillea chrysocoma, Achillea milliana, Achillea kerneri, Achillea jaborneggi, Achillea rupestris, Achillea spinulifolia, Achillea ketenoglui, Achillea thracica, Achillea barthiana, Achillea sipikorensis, Achillea subtaurica, Achillea occulta, Achillea chamaemelifolia, Achillea valesiaca, Achillea pachycephala, Achillea vandasii, Achillea ageratum, Achillea getica, Achillea santolinoides, Achillea maura, Achillea acuminata, Achillea oligocephala, Achillea kotschyi, Achillea pseudodorata, Achillea baldaccii,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References