Rhododendron

Yarrow

About Rhododendron and Yarrow

Rhododendron

Yarrow

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula

Number of Varieties

70085

0 40000

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Habitat

moist forests

Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-82-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Habit

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm35.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Fern like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Needs less watering

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Asthma

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

Achillea millefolium

Common Name

Rhododendron

Yarrow, common yarrow

In Hindi

rhododendron

एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

Rhododendron

Gemeine Schafgarbe

In French

rhododendron

Millefeuille

In Spanish

rododendro

La milenrama

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

μυριόφυλλο

In Portuguese

rododendro

milefólio

In Polish

rododendron

krwawnika

In Latin

Rhododendron

ACHILLEOS

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Asterales

Family

Ericaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Achillea

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

1024110

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Yarrow

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Yarrow. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Yarrow doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Yarrow has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Rhododendron and Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Yarrow

Season and care of Rhododendron and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.

Rhododendron and Yarrow Physical Information

Rhododendron and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Yarrow are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green

Care of Rhododendron and Yarrow

Care of Rhododendron and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.