Saururus cernuus

Yarrow

About Saururus cernuus and Yarrow

Saururus cernuus

Yarrow

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Aquatics

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Asia, Europe, North America

Types

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

Number of Varieties

185

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Habitat

Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-112-9

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AHS Heat Zone

11-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm35.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brownish Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Fern like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Root Division

Divison, Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs Very high moisture

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

bees

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Pollen

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens

Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Insect Bites, Treating fever

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Root

Flowers

Other Uses

Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SAURURUS cernuus

Achillea millefolium

Common Name

Lizard's Tail

Yarrow, common yarrow

In Hindi

Saururus cernuus

एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

Saururus cernuus

Gemeine Schafgarbe

In French

Saururus cernuus

Millefeuille

In Spanish

cernuus Saururus

La milenrama

In Greek

Saururus cernuus

μυριόφυλλο

In Portuguese

Saururus cernuus

milefólio

In Polish

Saururus cernuus

krwawnika

In Latin

Saururi cernuus

ACHILLEOS

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Piperales

Asterales

Family

Saururaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Saururus

Achillea

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1110

1 27800

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Properties of Saururus cernuus and Yarrow

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

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Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Yarrow

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

Saururus cernuus and Yarrow Physical Information

Saururus cernuus and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Yarrow are as follows:

Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green

Care of Saururus cernuus and Yarrow

Care of Saururus cernuus and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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.