Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Sandy areas
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
2-9
Sunset Zone
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
-
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 spring
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
-
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Deer Grass
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
हिरण घास
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Deer Grass
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
cerfs Herbe
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
La milenrama
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
cervos grama
milefólio
In Polish
Deer Trawa
krwawnika
In Latin
deer Grass
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Season and Care of Deer Grass and Yarrow
Season and care of Deer Grass and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Deer Grass and Yarrow Physical Information
Deer Grass and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Yarrow are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Yarrow
Care of Deer Grass and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass 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.