Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
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Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
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Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
H1, H2, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Homalomena
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Homalomena
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Homalomena
In French
Millefeuille
Homalomena
In Spanish
La milenrama
Homalomena
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Homalomena
In Portuguese
milefólio
homalomena
In Polish
krwawnika
Homalomena
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Genus
Achillea
Homalomena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Homalomena
Season and care of Yarrow and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Homalomena season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Homalomena Physical Information
Yarrow and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Homalomena are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Yarrow and Homalomena
Care of Yarrow and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.