Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Star anise and more
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Anise
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Anis
In French
Millefeuille
Anis
In Spanish
La milenrama
Anís
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
milefólio
anis
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Achillea
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Anise
Season and care of Yarrow and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Anise season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Yarrow and Anise Physical Information
Yarrow and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Anise are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Anise
Care of Yarrow and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.