Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Calypso, Caribe
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
-9999
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
Habit
-
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
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
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
धनिया
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Koriander
In French
Millefeuille
Coriandre
In Spanish
La milenrama
Cilantro
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
milefólio
Coentro
In Polish
krwawnika
Kolendra
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
coriandri album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Achillea
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Cilantro
Season and care of Yarrow and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Cilantro season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Cilantro Physical Information
Yarrow and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Cilantro are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Cilantro
Care of Yarrow and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.