Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
China
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
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Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
21,22
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Daphne plant
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Millefeuille
plante Daphne
In Spanish
La milenrama
planta de Daphne
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
milefólio
Daphne planta
In Polish
krwawnika
Daphne roślin
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Daphne
Season and care of Yarrow and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Daphne season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Yarrow and Daphne Physical Information
Yarrow and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Daphne are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Daphne
Care of Yarrow and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.