Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
China
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
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A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Upland
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Daphne plant
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
plante Daphne
Millefeuille
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
La milenrama
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
milefólio
In Polish
Daphne roślin
krwawnika
In Latin
Daphne plant
ACHILLEOS
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Daphne and Yarrow
Season and care of Daphne and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Daphne and Yarrow Physical Information
Daphne and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Yarrow are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Daphne and Yarrow
Care of Daphne and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.