Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Mediterranean
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Glandular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Artichoke
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Artichoke
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Artischocke
In French
Millefeuille
Artichaut
In Spanish
La milenrama
Alcachofa
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
milefólio
Alcachofra
In Polish
krwawnika
Karczoch
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Yarrow and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Yarrow and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Yarrow and Artichoke. Yarrow doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Yarrow does not have fragrant flowers. Yarrow has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Artichoke 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 Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yarrow and Artichoke
Season and care of Yarrow and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Artichoke season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Yarrow and Artichoke Physical Information
Yarrow and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Artichoke are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Yarrow and Artichoke
Care of Yarrow and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.