Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Madagascar
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Vinca
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Vinca
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Vinca
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Vinca
La milenrama
In Greek
Vinca
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Vinca
milefólio
In Polish
Vinca
krwawnika
In Latin
Galium
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Vinca and Yarrow
Season and care of Vinca and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Vinca and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vinca is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Vinca and Yarrow Physical Information
Vinca and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Vinca and Yarrow are as follows:
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Vinca and Yarrow
Care of Vinca and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Vinca 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.