Achillea borealis var. borealis
Achillea borealis var. borealis
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is. | Canada | AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, SK, YT | Mexico | Mexico Northwest | Russia | United States | AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
GBIF: Sean Cozart
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Achillea
- Species:
- Achillea borealis var. borealis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, beneficial insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow or barely cover. Germination is best at cool temperatures around 15-18°C.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch