Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
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
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Basil
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
तुलसी
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Basilikum
In French
Millefeuille
basilic
In Spanish
La milenrama
albahaca
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
milefólio
manjericão
In Polish
krwawnika
bazylia
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Holy Basil
Season and care of Yarrow and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Holy Basil season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Yarrow and Holy Basil Physical Information
Yarrow and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Holy Basil are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Yarrow and Holy Basil
Care of Yarrow and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.