Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
H1, H2, 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
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Copper iris
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Copper Iris
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Copper Iris
In French
Millefeuille
Copper Iris
In Spanish
La milenrama
Cobre Iris
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
milefólio
Copper Iris
In Polish
krwawnika
Miedź Iris
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Copper Iris
Season and care of Yarrow and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Copper Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Copper Iris Physical Information
Yarrow and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Copper Iris are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Copper Iris
Care of Yarrow and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.