Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
China, Japan
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
-
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Well Drained
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, 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
Other Uses
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Bluebeard
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Blaubart
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Bluebeard
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Barba Azul
La milenrama
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
milefólio
In Polish
Sinobrody
krwawnika
In Latin
Bluebeard
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Yarrow
Season and care of Bluebeard and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bluebeard and Yarrow Physical Information
Bluebeard and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Yarrow are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bluebeard and Yarrow
Care of Bluebeard and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bluebeard 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.