Musk Milfoil

Achillea erba-rotta moschata

Physical Characteristics

Achillea erba-rotta moschata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

Europe

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Appetizer Diaphoretic Digestive Diuretic Stomachic Tonic The leaves and flowering stems are appetizer, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, stomachic and tonic[9, 46, 61]. An infusion is used in the treatment of liver and kidney disorders, as a tonic to the digestive system, exhaustion, nervous headaches etc[9]. The plant is harvested in the summer and can be dried for later use[9].

Known Hazards

None known