Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
-
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Forests
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
-
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Azalea
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Azalee
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
azalée
Millefeuille
In Spanish
azalea
La milenrama
In Greek
αζάλεα
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Azalea
milefólio
In Polish
azalia
krwawnika
In Latin
Azalea
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Azalea and Yarrow
Season and care of Azalea and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Azalea and Yarrow Physical Information
Azalea and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Yarrow are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Yarrow
Care of Azalea and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Azalea 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.