Fernleaf Yarrow is an ornamental plant, grows to 4 ft high, and the foliage, though fern-like, has an untidy
appearance, from the irregular way in which it is disposed. It is
herbaceous, and comes from the Caucasus. The flowers are somewhat singular,
arranged in corymbs of a multiplex character; they are very large, often
5in. across. The smaller corymbs are arched or convex, causing the cluster
or compound corymb to present an uneven surface; the small flowers are of
rich old gold colour, and have the appearance of knotted gold cord; they
are very rigid, almost hard. The leaves are linear, pinnate, lobed and
serrated, hairy, rough, and numerously produced. The flowers claim a
prominent position in a cut state; they are truly
rich, the undulating corymbs have the appearance of embossed gold plate,
and their antique colour and form are compared to gold braid by a lady who
admires "old-fashioned" flowers. It will last for several weeks after being
cut, and even out of water for many days.
Identification credit: Tabish
Photographed in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
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