Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
-
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Open areas
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
White
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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 leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
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, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
La milenrama
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
milefólio
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
krwawnika
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Number of Species
100
110
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Yarrow
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Yarrow Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Yarrow are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Yarrow
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper 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 Cherry Bomb Pepper 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.