Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Western Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water Deeply
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
गेहूं
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Brotweizen
In French
Millefeuille
pain de blé
In Spanish
La milenrama
El pan de trigo
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
milefólio
pão de trigo
In Polish
krwawnika
chleb pszenny
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Triticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Yarrow and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Bread Wheat season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Yarrow and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Yarrow and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
- Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yarrow and Bread Wheat
Care of Yarrow and Bread Wheat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.