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
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
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
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.