Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
South America
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
21,22
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
peruvian daffodil
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
peruvian daffodil
In French
Millefeuille
peruvian daffodil
In Spanish
La milenrama
Pamianthe
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
peruvian daffodil
In Portuguese
milefólio
peruvian daffodil
In Polish
krwawnika
peruvian daffodil
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
peruvian daffodil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Yarrow and Peruvian Daffodil
Season and care of Yarrow and Peruvian Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Peruvian Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Peruvian Daffodil season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Peruvian Daffodil Physical Information
Yarrow and Peruvian Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Peruvian Daffodil are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
- Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Peruvian Daffodil
Care of Yarrow and Peruvian Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.