Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Sikalemen
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Zyklamen
In French
Millefeuille
Cyclamen
In Spanish
La milenrama
Ciclamen
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
milefólio
Cíclame
In Polish
krwawnika
Cyklamen
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Asteraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yarrow and Cyclamen
Season and care of Yarrow and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Cyclamen season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Yarrow and Cyclamen Physical Information
Yarrow and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Cyclamen are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Yarrow and Cyclamen
Care of Yarrow and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.