Status:
valid
Authors:
Sosn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Zhurn. Russk. Bot. Obshch. Akad. Nauk 6: 146. 1921
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087481
Common Names
- Yarrow
- Milfoil
- Old Man's Pepper
Description
Achillea schischkinii (also called 'Schischkin's Yarrow', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is characterized by its white flower heads and finely divided leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Achillea schischkinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achillea schischkinii is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedling has a single stem with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achillea schischkinii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Achillea schischkinii
Achillea schischkinii is native to Central Asia and can be found in open grasslands and steppes.
Achillea schischkinii FAQ
What type of soil does Achillea schischkinii prefer?
Achillea schischkinii prefers well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Achillea schischkinii?
Achillea schischkinii prefers temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C).
How much sunlight does Achillea schischkinii need?
Achillea schischkinii prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,