Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Aquatics
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Australia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
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Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
21,22
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Round
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep immersed in water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Pepperwort
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Pepperwort
In French
Millefeuille
Pepperwort
In Spanish
La milenrama
Pepperwort
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
milefólio
Pepperwort
In Polish
krwawnika
Pepperwort
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Yarrow and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Yarrow and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Yarrow and Pepperwort. Yarrow doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Yarrow does not have fragrant flowers. Yarrow has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pepperwort has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yarrow and Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yarrow and Pepperwort
Season and care of Yarrow and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Pepperwort season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Pepperwort Physical Information
Yarrow and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Pepperwort are as follows:
Care of Yarrow and Pepperwort
Care of Yarrow and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.