Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
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Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Ocimum americanum
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
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 x citriodorum
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Millefeuille
citron basilic
In Spanish
La milenrama
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
milefólio
manjericão limão
In Polish
krwawnika
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Yarrow and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Lemon Basil season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Yarrow and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Yarrow and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Yarrow and Lemon Basil
Care of Yarrow and Lemon 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 Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.