Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
H1, H2, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Baobab
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Millefeuille
Baobab
In Spanish
La milenrama
Baobab
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Baobab
In Portuguese
milefólio
baobá
In Polish
krwawnika
Baobab
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Baobab
Season and care of Yarrow and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Baobab season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Baobab Physical Information
Yarrow and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Baobab are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Baobab
Care of Yarrow and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.