Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Grass
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
-
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
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, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
La milenrama
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
milefólio
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
krwawnika
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Yarrow
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Yarrow Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Yarrow are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Yarrow
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.