Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Babylon
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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 green
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
La milenrama
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
milefólio
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
krwawnika
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Salicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Yarrow
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Yarrow Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Yarrow are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Yarrow
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves 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 Corkscrew Willow 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.