Achillea santolina
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: achillea
Plant ID (slug): achillea-santolina
Numeric ID: 21137
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Achillea santolina is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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
E. Asia - Himalayas.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Carminative Stomachic Tonic The plant is carminative and tonic[240]. It is used to treat stomach aches in children[240].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Achillea santolina
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