Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
H1, H2, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
आबोली
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Kracher-Blume
In French
Millefeuille
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
La milenrama
flor petardo
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
milefólio
flor foguete
In Polish
krwawnika
petarda kwiat
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
flos Firecracker
Family
Asteraceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Achillea
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Yarrow and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Yarrow and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Firecracker Flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Yarrow and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Firecracker Flower
Care of Yarrow and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.