Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
H1, 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
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
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
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Does not require 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Soft Rush
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Soft Rush
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Soft Rush
In French
Millefeuille
Soft Rush
In Spanish
La milenrama
Soft Rush
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
milefólio
Soft Rush
In Polish
krwawnika
Soft Rush
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Soft Rush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Common Rush
Season and care of Yarrow and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Common Rush season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Common Rush Physical Information
Yarrow and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Common Rush are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Common Rush
Care of Yarrow and Common Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.