Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
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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, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Hosta
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Hosta
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Hosta
In French
Millefeuille
Hosta
In Spanish
La milenrama
Hosta
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Hosta
In Portuguese
milefólio
Hosta
In Polish
krwawnika
Hosta
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Hosta
Season and care of Yarrow and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Hosta season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Hosta Physical Information
Yarrow and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Hosta are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Yarrow and Hosta
Care of Yarrow and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hosta pruning is done 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.