Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Iris sibirica
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Pastures
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Siberian Iris
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Sibirische Schwertlilie
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
L'Iris de Sibérie
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Siberian Iris
La milenrama
In Greek
Siberian Iris
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Siberian Iris
milefólio
In Polish
Kosaciec syberyjski
krwawnika
In Latin
Siberian Iris
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Yarrow
Season and care of Siberian Iris and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Yarrow season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Siberian Iris and Yarrow Physical Information
Siberian Iris and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Yarrow are as follows:
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Siberian Iris and Yarrow
Care of Siberian Iris and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris 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.