Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southwestern United States, California
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
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Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Crimson
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
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Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Kracher penstemon
In French
Millefeuille
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
La milenrama
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
milefólio
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
krwawnika
petarda penstemon
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Yarrow and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Yarrow and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Yarrow and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.