Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
South America
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Peanut
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
मूंगफली
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Erdnuss
In French
Millefeuille
Cacahuète
In Spanish
La milenrama
Maní
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
milefólio
Amendoim
In Polish
krwawnika
Arachid
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Peanut
Season and care of Yarrow and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Peanut season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Yarrow and Peanut Physical Information
Yarrow and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Peanut are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Yarrow and Peanut
Care of Yarrow and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.