Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
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, Gold
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, 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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS sativus 'Diva'
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Cucumber
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
खीरा
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Gurke
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
concombre
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Pepino
La milenrama
In Greek
αγγούρι
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
pepino
milefólio
In Polish
ogórek
krwawnika
In Latin
cucumeris
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cucumber and Yarrow
Season and care of Cucumber and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Cucumber and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cucumber season is Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cucumber is Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cucumber is Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cucumber and Yarrow Physical Information
Cucumber and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Cucumber height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Cucumber and Yarrow are as follows:
Cucumber flower color: Yellow and Gold
Cucumber leaf color: Light Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cucumber and Yarrow
Care of Cucumber and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cucumber pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cucumber 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.