Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
-
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Black Currant
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Black Currant
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Black Currant
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
groseille noire
Millefeuille
In Spanish
negro Grosella
La milenrama
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
milefólio
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
krwawnika
In Latin
nigrum currants
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Currant and Yarrow
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Yarrow. Black Currant has thorns and Yarrow doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Yarrow has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. 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 Black Currant and Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Yarrow
Season and care of Black Currant and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Currant and Yarrow Physical Information
Black Currant and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Yarrow are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Currant and Yarrow
Care of Black Currant and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant 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 Black Currant 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.