Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Terrestrial
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
not provided
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Petunia
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Petunia
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Petunia
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Petunie
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Pétunia
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Petunia
La milenrama
In Greek
πετούνια
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Petúnia
milefólio
In Polish
Petunia
krwawnika
In Latin
Petunia
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Petunia and Yarrow
Season and care of Petunia and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Yarrow season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Petunia and Yarrow Physical Information
Petunia and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Yarrow are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Petunia and Yarrow
Care of Petunia and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, 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 Petunia 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.