Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
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Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
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Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
-
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
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Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Wild lilac
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Ceanothus
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Ceanothus
In French
Millefeuille
Ceanothus
In Spanish
La milenrama
Ceanothus
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
milefólio
Ceanothus
In Polish
krwawnika
Ceanothus
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Ceanothus
Season and care of Yarrow and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Ceanothus season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Ceanothus Physical Information
Yarrow and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Ceanothus are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Ceanothus
Care of Yarrow and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.