Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Spurge
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
Sunset Zone
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
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
-
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
Palmately Lobed
Fern like
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Needs less watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
रतनजोत
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Purgiernuß
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
purghère
Millefeuille
In Spanish
frailejón
La milenrama
In Greek
jatropha
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
galamaluco
milefólio
In Polish
jatrofa
krwawnika
In Latin
Jatropha
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jatropha and Yarrow
Season and care of Jatropha and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and Yarrow season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Jatropha and Yarrow Physical Information
Jatropha and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Jatropha and Yarrow are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jatropha and Yarrow
Care of Jatropha and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.