Achillea ageratum Mace (Compositae)

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Achillea ageratum
Mace
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The Achillea ageratum plant species is found in Europe - Greece. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mace. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. decolorans. Schrad. A. serrata.

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Latin Name:  Achillea ageratum
Common Name:  Mace
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  The origin of this plant is uncertain, it is possibly a hybrid, A. ptarmica x A. macrocephala[187].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring or early autumn in a cold frame[133]. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months[133]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If this species is a hybrid it might not breed true from seed. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, the divisions can be planted direct into their permanent positions. Basal cuttings of new shoots in spring. Very easy, collect the shoots when they are about 10cm tall, potting them up individually in pots and keeping them in a warm but lightly shaded position. They should root within 3 weeks and will be ready to plant out in the summer.

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