Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Japan
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
-
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White, Gold
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
sasanqua
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
sasanqua
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
sasanqua
Millefeuille
In Spanish
sasanqua
La milenrama
In Greek
sasanqua
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Sasankya
milefólio
In Polish
Sasankya
krwawnika
In Latin
Sasankya
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Yarrow
Season and care of Sasanqua and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Yarrow Physical Information
Sasanqua and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Yarrow are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sasanqua and Yarrow
Care of Sasanqua and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.