Japanese name: キバナノコギリソウ（黄花鋸草） Scientific name:Achillea filipendulina
[Overview]
A perennial about 120 cm tall.
The whole plant has a scent like mugwort.
The stem branches well from the lower part and is covered with white hairs.
The leaves are alternate, finely pinnately divided, and hairy.
Corymb-like inflorescences at the stem tips bear many small yellow flower heads densely.
[Uses]
The leaves are used medicinally.
[Cultivation]
Propagate from seed or by division.
It prefers a sunny, well-drained site.
It is hardy and easy to grow.
For potted plants, water when the soil surface dries.
Fertilizer is not particularly necessary.
It dislikes heat and humidity, so keep it well ventilated.
Pests and diseases include aphids, powdery mildew and gray mold.
When the branches become crowded, they can become stuffy and disease may develop.
[Notes]
The Japanese name likens the shape of the leaves to a saw.
