Achillea clypeolata

Achillea clypeolata

Native to:
Albania, Bulgaria, France, Greece, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Achillea
Species:
Achillea clypeolata
USDA Symbol:
ACCL5

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow, 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

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and dry grasslands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow and maintain at 18-21°C for best results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI