Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Ratibida columnifera
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Mexican Hat
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Mexican Hat
Millefeuille
In Spanish
mexican Hat
La milenrama
In Greek
Mexican Hat
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
milefólio
In Polish
Mexican Hat
krwawnika
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Yarrow
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Yarrow season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Yarrow Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Yarrow are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Yarrow
Care of Mexican Hat and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mexican Hat 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.