Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
India
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Ipomoea aquatica
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Water Spinach
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Épinards d'eau
Millefeuille
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
La milenrama
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
milefólio
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
krwawnika
In Latin
Water Spinach
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Yarrow
Season and care of Water Spinach and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Water Spinach and Yarrow Physical Information
Water Spinach and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Yarrow are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Water Spinach and Yarrow
Care of Water Spinach and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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.