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Cultivation of rajamari - Achillea millifolia Linn

rajamari :

rajamari : Achillea millifolia Linn

Cultivation:

Achillea millefolium is cultivated as an ornamental plant by many plant nurseries. It is planted in gardens and natural landscaping settings of diverse climates and styles. They include native plantdrought-tolerant, and wildlife gardens. The plant is a frequent component of butterfly gardens. The plant prefers well-drained soil in full sun, but can be grown in less ideal conditions.


Propogation:

For propagation, seeds require light for germination, so optimal germination occurs when planted no deeper than one-quarter inch (6 mm). Seeds also require a germination temperature of 18–24 °C (64–75 °F). It has a relatively short life in some situations, but may be prolonged by d ivision in the spring every other year, and planting 12 to 18 in (30–46 cm) apart. It can become invasive


Harvesting:

Flowering late Apr–early Jul (south), mid Jul–mid Sep (north)


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