Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Ovate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Orange
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
नारंगी
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Orange
In French
Millefeuille
Orange
In Spanish
La milenrama
naranja
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
milefólio
laranja
In Polish
krwawnika
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Yarrow and Orange
Season and care of Yarrow and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Orange season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Orange Physical Information
Yarrow and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Orange are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Orange
Care of Yarrow and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Orange 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.