Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Red
-
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Round with toothed margin
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Thripes
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Celastrus orbiculatus
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Asian bittersweet
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Asian bittersweet
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Asian bittersweet
La milenrama
In Greek
Asian bittersweet
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Asian bittersweet
milefólio
In Polish
Dławisz okrągłolistny
krwawnika
In Latin
Asian bittersweet
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Asterales
Family
Celastraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Bittersweet and Yarrow
Season and care of Bittersweet and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Bittersweet and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bittersweet and Yarrow Physical Information
Bittersweet and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Bittersweet and Yarrow are as follows:
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bittersweet and Yarrow
Care of Bittersweet and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bittersweet 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.