Choy Sum

Yarrow

About Choy Sum and Yarrow

Choy Sum

Yarrow

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Europe

Asia, Europe, North America

Types

A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula

Number of Varieties

585

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-102-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm35.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Fern like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Achillea millefolium

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Yarrow, common yarrow

In Hindi

choy sum

एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

choy sum

Gemeine Schafgarbe

In French

choy sum

Millefeuille

In Spanish

choy sum

La milenrama

In Greek

choy sum

μυριόφυλλο

In Portuguese

choy sum

milefólio

In Polish

choy sum

krwawnika

In Latin

choy sum

ACHILLEOS

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Asterales

Family

Brassicaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Brassica

Achillea

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

18110

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Yarrow

Wondering what are the properties of Choy Sum and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Choy Sum and Yarrow. Choy Sum doesn't have thorns and Yarrow doesn't have thorns. Also Choy Sum does not have fragrant flowers. Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness and Nausea and Yarrow has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness and Nausea. 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 Choy Sum and Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Yarrow

Season and care of Choy Sum and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.

Choy Sum and Yarrow Physical Information

Choy Sum and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Yarrow are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green

Care of Choy Sum and Yarrow

Care of Choy Sum and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done 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 Choy Sum 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.