Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
V. × heilbornii
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
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 shoots
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Babaco
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Babaco
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Babaco
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Babaco
La milenrama
In Greek
Babaco
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Babaco
milefólio
In Polish
Babaco
krwawnika
In Latin
Babaco
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Caricaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Babaco and Yarrow
Season and care of Babaco and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Babaco and Yarrow Physical Information
Babaco and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Yarrow are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Babaco and Yarrow
Care of Babaco and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Babaco 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.