Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
-
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
-
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Yellow
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
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Fern like
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LACTUCA serriola
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Prickly Lettuce
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Feigensalat
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
laitue scariole
Millefeuille
In Spanish
lechuga espinosa
La milenrama
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
alface espinhosa
milefólio
In Polish
Kolczasta Sałata
krwawnika
In Latin
Opuntia Lactuca
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Number of Species
100
110
Properties of Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow
Wondering what are the properties of Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow. Prickly Lettuce doesn't have thorns and Yarrow doesn't have thorns. Also Prickly Lettuce does not have fragrant flowers. Prickly Lettuce has allergic reactions like and Yarrow has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow
Season and care of Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Lettuce season is and Yarrow season is . The type of soil for Prickly Lettuce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prickly Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow Physical Information
Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Lettuce height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow are as follows:
Prickly Lettuce flower color: Yellow
Prickly Lettuce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow
Care of Prickly Lettuce and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Prickly Lettuce 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.