Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
-
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
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 flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
sweetshrub
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
sweetshrub
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
sweetshrub
Millefeuille
In Spanish
sweetshrub
La milenrama
In Greek
sweetshrub
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
milefólio
In Polish
sweetshrub
krwawnika
In Latin
sweetshrub
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Yarrow
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Yarrow Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Yarrow are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Yarrow
Care of Sweetshrub and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sweetshrub 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.