Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
-
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
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Hydrangea
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Hortensie
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Hortensia
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Hortensia
La milenrama
In Greek
υδραγεία
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
milefólio
In Polish
Hortensja
krwawnika
In Latin
Hibiscus
ACHILLEOS
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chocolate-root and Yarrow
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Yarrow. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Yarrow doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Yarrow has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Chocolate-root and Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Yarrow
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Yarrow season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Yarrow Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Yarrow are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Yarrow
Care of Chocolate-root and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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.