Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Central America, South America
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
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
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Guava Tree
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Millefeuille
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
La milenrama
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
milefólio
goiaba
In Polish
krwawnika
guawa
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Achillea
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Yarrow and Guava
Season and care of Yarrow and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Guava season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Guava Physical Information
Yarrow and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Guava are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Yarrow and Guava
Care of Yarrow and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.