Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
-
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 shoots
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Celery
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
अजवायन
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Sellerie
In French
Millefeuille
Céleri
In Spanish
La milenrama
Apio
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
milefólio
Aipo
In Polish
krwawnika
Seler
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Celery
Season and care of Yarrow and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Celery season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Celery Physical Information
Yarrow and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Celery are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Yarrow and Celery
Care of Yarrow and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.