Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
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A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
-
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Stevia
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Stevia
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Stevia
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Stevia
La milenrama
In Greek
Stevia
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Stevia
milefólio
In Polish
Stewia
krwawnika
In Latin
Stevia
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Stevia and Yarrow
Season and care of Stevia and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Stevia and Yarrow Physical Information
Stevia and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Yarrow are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Stevia and Yarrow
Care of Stevia and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Stevia 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.