Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South-Central United States
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Penstemon digitalis, Penstemon barbatus, Penstemon heterophyllus
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Rocky areas
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
No Available
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Fern like
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON cobaea
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Beardtongue
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Beardtongue
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Bartfaden
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
beardtongue
Millefeuille
In Spanish
beardtongue
La milenrama
In Greek
Beardtongue
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Beardtongue
milefólio
In Polish
Beardtongue
krwawnika
In Latin
ursus lingua
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Beardtongue and Yarrow
Wondering what are the properties of Beardtongue and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Beardtongue and Yarrow. Beardtongue doesn't have thorns and Yarrow doesn't have thorns. Also Beardtongue does not have fragrant flowers. Beardtongue has allergic reactions like and Yarrow has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Beardtongue and Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beardtongue and Yarrow
Season and care of Beardtongue and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Beardtongue and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardtongue season is and Yarrow season is . The type of soil for Beardtongue is Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Beardtongue and Yarrow Physical Information
Beardtongue and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Beardtongue height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Beardtongue and Yarrow are as follows:
Beardtongue flower color: White and Purple
Beardtongue leaf color: Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Beardtongue and Yarrow
Care of Beardtongue and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Beardtongue 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.