Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Star anise and more
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Anise
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Anis
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Anis
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Anís
La milenrama
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
anis
milefólio
In Latin
Anethum
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anise and Yarrow
Season and care of Anise and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Yarrow season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Anise and Yarrow Physical Information
Anise and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Yarrow are as follows:
Care of Anise and Yarrow
Care of Anise and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.