Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Africa, Madagascar
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
21,22
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
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
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
PENTAS
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Pentas plant
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Millefeuille
plante Pentas
In Spanish
La milenrama
planta pentas
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
milefólio
planta Pentas
In Polish
krwawnika
Pentas roślin
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Pentas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Pentas
Season and care of Yarrow and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Pentas season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Pentas Physical Information
Yarrow and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Pentas are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Pentas
Care of Yarrow and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.