Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruits, Tree
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Millefeuille
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
La milenrama
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
milefólio
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
krwawnika
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Achillea
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Bael
Season and care of Yarrow and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Bael season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Yarrow and Bael Physical Information
Yarrow and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Bael are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Yarrow and Bael
Care of Yarrow and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.