Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South America, Argentina
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Perennial
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Ipheion uniflorum
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Spring Starflower, Springstar
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Spring Starflower
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Frühling Borretsch
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Spring Starflower
Millefeuille
In Spanish
primavera Flor de estrella
La milenrama
In Greek
άνοιξη starflower
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
primavera Starflower
milefólio
In Polish
Wiosna Starflower
krwawnika
In Latin
Spring Starflower
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Spring Starflower and Yarrow
Season and care of Spring Starflower and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Starflower and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Starflower season is Spring and Yarrow season is Spring. The type of soil for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Spring Starflower and Yarrow Physical Information
Spring Starflower and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Starflower and Yarrow are as follows:
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Spring Starflower and Yarrow
Care of Spring Starflower and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower 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.