Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Cotyledon
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Cotyledon
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Cotyledon
La milenrama
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
milefólio
In Polish
Liścień
krwawnika
In Latin
Cotyledon
ACHILLEOS
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Achillea
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Yarrow
Season and care of Cotyledon and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Yarrow Physical Information
Cotyledon and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Yarrow are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cotyledon and Yarrow
Care of Cotyledon and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.