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Achillea millefolium Family: Asteraceae / Compositae Yarrow, Thousand-leaf, Milfoil, Sneezewort, Soldier's Friend           Common Yarrow is a drought tolerant species of which there are several different ornamental cultivars. The herb is purported to be a diaphoretic, astringent, tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic. Yarrows are well suited to the wildflower garden. The soft, lacy foliage makes an interesting and beautiful groundcover. The flowerheads are used in arrangements, fresh and dried. |  Achillea millefolium Summer Berries |
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 | Ageratum aromaticum, Ageratum odoratissimus Family: Asteraceae / Compositae Fragrant Ageratum, Fruity Weed Origin: Ecuador and Colombia     This rare variety of ageratum is a highly aromatic plant. All parts of the plant emit a wonderful fragrance. The scent is somewhat fruity and consists of the smell of dry herbs, thyme, rosemary, and lavender all together. Once you touch it, you will be able to smell it for a few minutes. Unlike other plants from this genus that are mostly annuals, this plant is a perennial, semi-woody shrub. Bright, pink flowers bloom from spring to late fall. Needs very little care, and is a very fast grower. The only requirement is regular watering, when soil gets too dry, the plant wilts, but recovers easily once watered again. Keep the soil moist, and you will be rewarded with a great scent along your pathways. Can be used in sachets and herb pillows, it keeps its scent for a long time. It attracts lots of flying insects and butterflies. |  |
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 | Ageratum conizoides Family: Asteraceae / Compositae Mexican Ageratum, Yoat Weed Origin: Central America , Caribbean   The Ageratum is an annual herb that grows about 2 feet high, and produces small, pretty, pink flowers at the top of its hairy stems. In some countries, it is considered a weed that is hard to control. Ageratum is widely utilized in traditional medicine systems where it grows continuously. In Brazil, an infusion is prepared with the leaves and/or the entire plant, and employed to treat colic, colds, fevers, diarrhea, rheumatism, spasms, and is also used as a tonic. It is also highly recommended for burns and wounds. In other countries in Latin and South America the plant is widely used for its antibacterial properties for numerous infectious conditions and bacterial infections. In Africa, ageratum is used to treat fever, rheumatism, headache, pneumonia, wounds, burns and colic. |
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 | Ageratum houstonianum Family: Asteraceae / Compositae Flossflower Origin: Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala  As a long-blooming, summer annual, this plant keeps a nice mounded shape throughout its bloom period. It is covered with clusters of small flowers. It comes in blue, pink, and white blooms. It generally grows about a foot high, though some dwarf varieties are available. Mass blue Ageratum is beautiful in beds with yellow marigolds for complementary colors, or with pink begonias to create a soft pastel carpet. Ageratum is very easy to grow in a sunny location. |  |
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 Arctotis breviscapa | Arctotis sp., Venidium, x Venidoarctotis Family: Asteraceae / Compositae African Daisy Origin: South Africa  Arctotis Hybrids have gray, lobed leaves and showy blooms in a very wide range of colors, often 2-toned. Short lived perennial, often grown as annual. Zones 9-11. |  |
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 | Baccharis halimifolia Family: Asteraceae / Compositae Aster Tree, White Cloud Tree, Snow Bush, Eastern Baccharis Origin: North America     This unique plant is the only tree in Asteraceae family. The persistent white pappus of the infructescences remains showy for months after the plants stop blooming. The plant looks like a white cloud or covered with snow. Winter bloomer. Unusual shape leaves 1-2" wide. Can be grown as a large bush, trained into a small standard tree, or kept in a pot. Very hardy plant, tolerates drought and poor soils, and some freeze. |  |
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 | Bidens ferulifolia Family: Asteraceae / Compositae Apache Beggarticks, Bur Marigold Origin: Mexico Bidens ferulifolia is similar to Tagetes lemmonii. Versatile and quick growing, Bidens can be grown in full sun for patio pots, hanging baskets and bedding. |  |
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 | Chromolaena odorata, Eupatorium odoratum, Osmia odorata Family: Asteraceae / Compositae Siam weed, Chritsmas Bush, Bitter Bush, Baby Tea Chromolaena odorata grows in many soil types but prefers well-drained soils, (PIER, 2003). It does not tolerate shade and thrives well in open areas (FAO). Requires disturbance to become established. It will not grow in waterlogged or saline soils. It can occur in most tropical and sub-tropical terrestrial habitats below 1000 m altitude, except for undisturbed rainforest. It requires at least 1200 mm annual rainfall, but tolerates severe dry seasons Chromolaena odorata is used as a traditional medicine in Vietnam, the aqueous extract and the decoction from the leaves of this plant have been used throughout Vietnam for the treatment of soft tissue wounds, burn wounds, and skin infections. |  |
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 | Chrysanthemum carinatum, Chrysanthemum tricolor Family: Asteraceae / Compositae Painted Daisy, Tricolor Daisy Origin: Morocco Excellent cut flowers. Commonly grown in the flower garden, it is cultivated for its edible young shoots in China. |  |
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 Dahlia Alfred Grille | Dahlia Family: Asteraceae / Compositae Dahlia Origin: Greek There are many color combinations to choose from, except the elusive blue which is covered by the wide range of violet and mauve varieties. Sizes range from the smallest types, called Topmix or Lilliput Dahlias to the giants that have blooms over a foot in diameter carried on powerful stems. |  |
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 Dahlia Suffolk Punch |  Dahlia Torreador |  |  |
 |  Dahlia Lolita |  Dahlia Little |  Dahlia Schwarce Barbara |
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