Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
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, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Banana Tree
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Banana Tree
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
केले के पेड़
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Bananenbaum
In French
Millefeuille
Bananier
In Spanish
La milenrama
Banano
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
μπανανιά
In Portuguese
milefólio
árvore de banana
In Polish
krwawnika
Banana drzewa
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yarrow and Banana Tree
Season and care of Yarrow and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Banana Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Yarrow and Banana Tree Physical Information
Yarrow and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Banana Tree are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Banana Tree
Care of Yarrow and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.