Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
-
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Well Drained
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Figwort
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
figwort
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
scrofulaire
Millefeuille
In Spanish
figwort
La milenrama
In Greek
figwort
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
figwort
milefólio
In Polish
figwort
krwawnika
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asterales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Figwort and Yarrow
Season and care of Figwort and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Figwort and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Figwort season is Spring and Yarrow season is Spring. The type of soil for Figwort is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Figwort and Yarrow Physical Information
Figwort and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Figwort and Yarrow are as follows:
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Figwort leaf color:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Figwort and Yarrow
Care of Figwort and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Figwort 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.