Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
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
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
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
BAUHINIA purpurea
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
arbre de papillon
Millefeuille
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
La milenrama
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
milefólio
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
krwawnika
In Latin
Gloria ligno
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Yarrow
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Yarrow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Butterfly Tree and Yarrow Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Yarrow are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Yarrow
Care of Butterfly Tree and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Butterfly Tree 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.