APRIL
2020
LOVE LIFE
Achillea millefolium is a perennial herb, also known as Eucalyptus, Thousand Leaf Yarrow, Sawtooth, Kayper, Grasshopper, etc., with a very delicate beauty, native to the temperate regions of Asia and the northern hemisphere of Europe, introduced to North America during the colonial period, naturalized in North America, and cultivated flower varieties.
Sold as a hardy, versatile perennial, its gorgeous head-like inflorescence consists of many finely arranged florets that rise above clusters of finely feathered green leaves. The flowers are yellow, red, pink, or a mixture of the two, and are ideal for planting in flower beds or as ground cover plants in open meadows. At the same time, this plant is also an aromatic herb with many unexpected therapeutic effects!
01 The flower color of yarrow
02 The best period for planting
· Sow in the spring or early summer after the frost hazard period.
· If cuttings are done, they should also be done in the spring or early summer.
03 Select the place of planting
1. Planting yarrow in a sunny place will promote the plant to grow more compactly and the amount of flowers will be larger. Planting in a place with little sunlight will cause the yarrow to grow.
2. Yarrow performs best in well-drained soils. It thrives in hot and dry conditions and cannot stand long-term moist soils.
3: Use a garden spatula to loosen the soil in the garden to a depth of about 30-40 cm, and then mix the 5 to 10 cm thick compost layer.
4, if it is planted in too fertile soil, it is likely to lead to excessive growth, the need to erect piles to support the plant, generally we in order to prevent it from growing too high, will choose medium or even more barren soil conditions, and add some compost, to give the plant a better growth foundation.
04 How to grow yarrow
· Space the plants 2 to 4 cm apart.
· Most of these plants grow and spread quickly, are more aggressive, and tend to grow into a piece, so it is necessary to consider clearly when choosing to plant.
05 Daily care of yarrow
· A thin layer of compost is added around the plant each spring and fertilized before flowering to maintain its nutrient supply during each growth period.
· Yarrow is highly drought tolerant, but if the summer has less than 2.5 cm of rainfall during the week, the plants need to be watered to keep them in tip-top condition.
· When the midsummer begins to wither, cut off the wilted flowers; it can promote the regeneration of a round of flowers.
· Regular pruning and cleaning, shortening the stem height of the plant in late spring, reducing the growth of the plant too high to avoid lodging; in early spring or autumn, remove dead branches in the center of the plant.
· Pests and diseases: Yarrow is susceptible to staphylococcus and powdery mildew and is treated with appropriate fungicides. It may also be affected by bud insects, if there are too many bugs, rinse with water first, and then use insecticide.
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