Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Europe
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
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Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-10
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
choy sum
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
choy sum
In French
Millefeuille
choy sum
In Spanish
La milenrama
choy sum
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
choy sum
In Portuguese
milefólio
choy sum
In Polish
krwawnika
choy sum
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Choy Sum
Season and care of Yarrow and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Choy Sum season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Choy Sum Physical Information
Yarrow and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Choy Sum are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Yarrow and Choy Sum
Care of Yarrow and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.