Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
ब्राह्मी
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Millefeuille
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
La milenrama
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Brahmi
In Portuguese
milefólio
Brahmi
In Polish
krwawnika
brahmi
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Brahmi
Season and care of Yarrow and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Brahmi season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Brahmi Physical Information
Yarrow and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Brahmi are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Brahmi
Care of Yarrow and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.