Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Woodlands
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Improve heart health, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Treating fever, Wounds
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ADENIUM obesum
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Sabi star, Impala lily
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
रेगिस्तानी गुलाब
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Wüstenrose
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Desert Rose
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Rosa del desierto
La milenrama
In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο της ερήμου
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Rosa do Deserto
milefólio
In Polish
Kwiat pustyni
krwawnika
In Latin
Desert resurrexit
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Rose and Yarrow
Season and care of Desert Rose and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Rose and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Rose is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Desert Rose and Yarrow Physical Information
Desert Rose and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Rose and Yarrow are as follows:
Desert Rose flower color: White, Red and Pink
Desert Rose leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Desert Rose and Yarrow
Care of Desert Rose and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Rose pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in winter, 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 Desert Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.