Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Millefeuille
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
La milenrama
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
milefólio
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
krwawnika
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yarrow and Blue Berry
Season and care of Yarrow and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Blue Berry season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Blue Berry Physical Information
Yarrow and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Blue Berry are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Blue Berry
Care of Yarrow and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.