Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
H1, H2, 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
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
पोई
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Malabarspinat
In French
Millefeuille
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
La milenrama
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
milefólio
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
krwawnika
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Yarrow and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Malabar Spinach season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Yarrow and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Yarrow and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yarrow and Malabar Spinach
Care of Yarrow and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.