Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Canary Islands
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
California Giant, Lilliput, Envy
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Bushy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
AEONIUM haworthii
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Pinwheel Aeonium, Haworth's aeonium
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Pinwheel
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Windrad
In French
Millefeuille
moulinet
In Spanish
La milenrama
Molinillo
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
pinwheel
In Portuguese
milefólio
Pinwheel
In Polish
krwawnika
Wiatraczek
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Pinwheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Saxifragales
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Aeonieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Yarrow and Pinwheel
Wondering what are the properties of Yarrow and Pinwheel? We provide you with everything About Yarrow and Pinwheel. Yarrow doesn't have thorns and Pinwheel doesn't have thorns. Also Yarrow does not have fragrant flowers. Yarrow has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yarrow and Pinwheel
Season and care of Yarrow and Pinwheel is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Pinwheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Pinwheel season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Pinwheel is Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Pinwheel is Slightly Acidic.
Yarrow and Pinwheel Physical Information
Yarrow and Pinwheel physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Pinwheel height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Pinwheel are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Pinwheel flower color: Pink and Yellow green
- Pinwheel leaf color: Light Green and Rose
Care of Yarrow and Pinwheel
Care of Yarrow and Pinwheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.