Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Central America, South America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
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
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
-
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Guava Tree
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
La milenrama
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
goiaba
milefólio
In Polish
guawa
krwawnika
In Latin
Psidium guajava
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Achillea
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Guava and Yarrow
Season and care of Guava and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Guava and Yarrow Physical Information
Guava and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Yarrow are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Guava and Yarrow
Care of Guava and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.