Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Moist Soils
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-9
Sunset Zone
-
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
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
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, 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
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
plante Black Ash
Millefeuille
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
La milenrama
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
milefólio
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
krwawnika
In Latin
Black ash herba
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Oleaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Ash and Yarrow
Season and care of Black Ash and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Yarrow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Ash and Yarrow Physical Information
Black Ash and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Yarrow are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Ash and Yarrow
Care of Black Ash and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Ash 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.