Mace
Herb latin name: Mace,Mace Extract
Latin name: Achillea ageratum
Synonyms: Achillea decolorans, Achillea serrataAchillea decolorans, Achillea serrata
Family: Compositae
Habitat of the herb: the herb: The origin of this plant is uncertain, it is possibly a hybrid, A. ptarmica x A. macrocephala. Propagation of Mace: Seed - sow sHabitat of the herb: the herb: The origin of this plant is uncertain, it is possibly a hybrid, A. ptarmica x A. macrocephala.
Propagation of Mace: Seed - sow spring or early autumn in a cold frame. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months. 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.
Cultivation of the herb: The origin of this plant is uncertain, it is possibly a hybrid, A. ptarmica x A. macrocephala.
Medicinal use of Mace: None known
Known hazards of Achillea ageratum: None known
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