Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
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Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Bearded Iris
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Schwertlilie
In French
Millefeuille
Iris barbu
In Spanish
La milenrama
Iris barbudo
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
milefólio
bearded Iris
In Polish
krwawnika
brodaty Iris
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Yarrow and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Bearded Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Yarrow and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Bearded Iris
Care of Yarrow and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.