Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Calypso, Caribe
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
River side, Waste 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
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
-
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
धनिया
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Koriander
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Coriandre
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Cilantro
La milenrama
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Coentro
milefólio
In Polish
Kolendra
krwawnika
In Latin
coriandri album
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Coriandrum
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cilantro and Yarrow
Season and care of Cilantro and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Cilantro and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cilantro season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cilantro and Yarrow Physical Information
Cilantro and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Cilantro and Yarrow are as follows:
Cilantro flower color: White
Cilantro leaf color: Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cilantro and Yarrow
Care of Cilantro and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cilantro 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 Cilantro 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.