Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Grass
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
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
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fibre
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Needle Grass
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Nadel- Gras
In French
Millefeuille
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
La milenrama
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
milefólio
agulha Relva
In Polish
krwawnika
igła do trawy
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Needle Grass
Season and care of Yarrow and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Needle Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Needle Grass Physical Information
Yarrow and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Needle Grass are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Yarrow and Needle Grass
Care of Yarrow and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.