Yarrow

Arbutus

About Yarrow and Arbutus

Yarrow

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Tree

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America

Types

A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula

Number of Varieties

8512

0 40000

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Habitat

Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

35.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Red, Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Fern like

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Tip cutting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Achillea millefolium

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Yarrow, common yarrow

Arbutus

In Hindi

एक प्रकार का पौधा

सदाबहार

In German

Gemeine Schafgarbe

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Millefeuille

arbousier

In Spanish

La milenrama

Arbitus

In Greek

μυριόφυλλο

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

milefólio

árbuto

In Polish

krwawnika

mącznik

In Latin

ACHILLEOS

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Ericales

Family

Asteraceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Achillea

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

1108

1 27800

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Properties of Yarrow and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Yarrow and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Yarrow and Arbutus. Yarrow doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Yarrow does not have fragrant flowers. Yarrow has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Arbutus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yarrow and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Yarrow and Arbutus

Season and care of Yarrow and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Arbutus season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Yarrow and Arbutus Physical Information

Yarrow and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Arbutus are as follows:

Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Yarrow and Arbutus

Care of Yarrow and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.