Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Western Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Millefeuille
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
La milenrama
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
milefólio
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
krwawnika
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Yarrow and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Bing Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Yarrow and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Yarrow and Bing Cherry
Care of Yarrow and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.