Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-4
2-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full 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
Fall, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, 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, Birds, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LARIX laricina
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Tamarack
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
टैमेरैक
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
tamarack
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
tamarack
Millefeuille
In Spanish
tamarack
La milenrama
In Greek
Tamarack
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Tamarack
milefólio
In Polish
Tamarack
krwawnika
In Latin
Tamarack
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tamarack and Yarrow
Season and care of Tamarack and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarack and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Tamarack and Yarrow Physical Information
Tamarack and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarack and Yarrow are as follows:
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tamarack and Yarrow
Care of Tamarack and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Tamarack 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.