Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
-
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
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
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
Yes
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA saccharata
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Bethlehem Sage
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Hydrangea
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Hortensie
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Hortensia
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Hortensia
La milenrama
In Greek
υδραγεία
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
milefólio
In Polish
Hortensja
krwawnika
In Latin
Hibiscus
ACHILLEOS
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow
Wondering what are the properties of Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow. Bethlehem Sage doesn't have thorns and Yarrow doesn't have thorns. Also Bethlehem Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Bethlehem Sage has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Yarrow has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow
Season and care of Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bethlehem Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow Physical Information
Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow are as follows:
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.