Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Epiphyte
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
South America
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
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Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Bromeliad
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Bromeliad
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Bromeliad
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Bromeliad
In French
Millefeuille
Bromeliad
In Spanish
La milenrama
Bromeliad
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
milefólio
Bromeliad
In Polish
krwawnika
Bromeliad
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Bromeliales
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Yarrow and Bromeliad
Season and care of Yarrow and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Bromeliad season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Bromeliad Physical Information
Yarrow and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Bromeliad are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Yarrow and Bromeliad
Care of Yarrow and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.