Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Japan
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Silver
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACHILLEA tomentosa
ZEA mays
Common Name
Wooly Yarrow
Maize
In Spanish
Hortensia
Maíz
In Greek
υδραγεία
Καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Milho
In Polish
Hortensja
Kukurydza
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Wooly Yarrow and Corn
Season and care of Wooly Yarrow and Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Yarrow and Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Yarrow season is Summer and Fall and Corn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wooly Yarrow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Wooly Yarrow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn is Neutral.
Wooly Yarrow and Corn Physical Information
Wooly Yarrow and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Yarrow height is 25.40 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wooly Yarrow and Corn are as follows:
Wooly Yarrow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Silver
Wooly Yarrow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Corn flower color:
- Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wooly Yarrow and Corn
Care of Wooly Yarrow and Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Yarrow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wooly Yarrow needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.