Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Swamps
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Fern like
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Calla Lily
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Calla Lily
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Lys calla
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Cala
La milenrama
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Calla
milefólio
In Polish
Calla Lily
krwawnika
In Latin
Calla Lilium
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asterales
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Yarrow
Season and care of Calla Lily and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Yarrow season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Yarrow Physical Information
Calla Lily and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Yarrow are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Calla Lily and Yarrow
Care of Calla Lily and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Calla Lily 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.