Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Prunus virginiana
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
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Flower Color
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Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, 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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Chokecherry
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Chokecherry
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Chokecherry
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Chokecherry
La milenrama
In Greek
Chokecherry
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
milefólio
In Polish
Chokecherry
krwawnika
In Latin
chokecherry
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Yarrow
Season and care of Chokecherry and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Yarrow Physical Information
Chokecherry and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Yarrow are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Yarrow
Care of Chokecherry and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chokecherry 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.