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Family name : Asteraceae Scientific name : Achillea millefolium Common name : Yarrow, nosebleed, milfoil, wild tansy, sneezewort Native American name : Lakota: ''xante canxlogen'' and ''taopi pexuta'' Achillea millefolium is a(n) perennial herb, which grows 20 to 80 cm in height. This species is commonly found on all northern continents in mildly disturbed areas, meadows, woods, and prairies. The leaves are alternate and bipinnately dissected. Achillea millefolium has white flowers that bloom from June to August. Click here for more information about the life cycle of Achillea millefolium. Horticulture Notes     Glossary Seed Collection : Collect seed in July after flower heads have dried  Germination : Etherol  Vegetative Propagation : From rootstock during the spring, the fall, and by cuttings  Soils : Well drained  Light : Full sun  Water : Drought tolerant when established  Notes : When planting space 20-25 cm (8-12 in). Can handle overgrazing by cattle in pastures Will flower one year after planting

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