Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-7
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
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Aaraar
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Wacholder
In French
Millefeuille
Genévrier
In Spanish
La milenrama
Juniperus
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
milefólio
Jałowiec
In Polish
krwawnika
Juniperus
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Yarrow and Juniper
Season and care of Yarrow and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Juniper season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Juniper Physical Information
Yarrow and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Juniper are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Juniper
Care of Yarrow and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.