Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Morocco
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Linaria vulgaris
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
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 Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
-
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, 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
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Toadflax
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Toadflax
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Toadflax
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Toadflax
La milenrama
In Greek
Toadflax
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Linária
milefólio
In Polish
Toadflax
krwawnika
In Latin
Toadflax
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Toadflax and Yarrow
Season and care of Toadflax and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Yarrow season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Toadflax and Yarrow Physical Information
Toadflax and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Yarrow are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Toadflax and Yarrow
Care of Toadflax and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax 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 Toadflax 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.