Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Mediterranean
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Cichorium intybus
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
कासनी
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Chicoree
In French
Millefeuille
chicorée
In Spanish
La milenrama
achicoria
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
ραδίκι
In Portuguese
milefólio
chicória
In Polish
krwawnika
cykoria
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
pancratium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Yarrow and Chicory
Season and care of Yarrow and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Chicory season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Yarrow and Chicory Physical Information
Yarrow and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Chicory are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Chicory flower color: Blue
- Chicory leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Chicory
Care of Yarrow and Chicory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.