Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Guaiacum officinale
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
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 to stimulate growth
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Lignum Vitae
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Lignum Vitae
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Palo santo
La milenrama
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
pau-santo
milefólio
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
krwawnika
In Latin
lignum Vitae
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Yarrow
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Yarrow Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Yarrow are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Yarrow
Care of Lignum Vitae and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.