Can you introduce yarrow?

Also known as Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi

Plant classification: Dioscorea in Compositae.

Origin: temperate zone in the northern hemisphere

Colors: yellow, peach, red and white.

Plant height:10-100 cm.

Flower diameter: (greenhouse diameter) 3- 15cm.

Environment: cold-resistant. Light-loving weak alkaline soil

Propagation: dividing plants, cutting and sowing.

Uses: flower beds, potted plants, cut flowers and dried flowers.

Cultivation record: Before planting, adjust the acid soil with lime. Avoid getting too wet.

Variety characteristics:

Perennial herb with a plant height of about 50 cm. The stems are erect and the whole plant is pilose. Leaves alternate, sessile, lanceolate, basal leaves supporting stems, serrated or lobed edges. A flower head, which grows into an umbrella at the top of the stem; The flowering period is July-August.

Sowing method:

The suitable temperature for germination is 15-20℃, and it is divided into plants or sown in spring and autumn, and multi-row drilling. Keep the soil moist and germinate for about a week.

Planting method:

After the seedlings come out together, the seeds can germinate for 2-3 years by proper spacing, and compost or a small amount of oil meal can be used as base fertilizer for ramet propagation, so the growth is good. Cold-tolerant, like sandy loam with deep soil layer, good drainage and rich humus, which needs plenty of sunshine.

Maintenance method:

The suitable temperature for growth is 5-25℃. When it is hot and rainy in summer, the lower leaves often turn yellow, so they should be trimmed in time and pay attention to drainage.