Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
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Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Roadsides, wastelands
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
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Marigold
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
गेंदा
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Ringelblume
In French
Millefeuille
Souci
In Spanish
La milenrama
Caléndula
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
κατιφές
In Portuguese
milefólio
Malmequer
In Polish
krwawnika
Nogietek
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Yarrow and Marigold
Season and care of Yarrow and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Marigold season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Yarrow and Marigold Physical Information
Yarrow and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Marigold are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Marigold
Care of Yarrow and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.