Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Mexico, Central America
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
21,22
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Yes
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Hydrangea
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Hortensie
In French
Millefeuille
Hortensia
In Spanish
La milenrama
Hortensia
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
milefólio
Hortênsia
In Polish
krwawnika
Hortensja
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Yarrow and Chaco
Season and care of Yarrow and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Chaco season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Chaco Physical Information
Yarrow and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Chaco are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Chaco
Care of Yarrow and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.