Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
South America, Chile
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Melody, King Edward potato, Kennebec
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Cold Regions, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Blue, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
15-15-15 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Bugs, Early/Late Blight, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Eczema, Nausea, Runny nose, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching, Tight chest, Urticaria, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Bone strength, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Metabolism, Rheumatism, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
SOLANUM tuberosum
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Potato, Tater, Spud, Tuber
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
आलू
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Kartoffel
In French
Millefeuille
Pomme de terre
In Spanish
La milenrama
Patata
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Πατάτα
In Portuguese
milefólio
Batata
In Polish
krwawnika
Ziemniak
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Potato
Season and care of Yarrow and Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Potato season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Potato is Loose, Well drained while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Potato is Acidic.
Yarrow and Potato Physical Information
Yarrow and Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Potato height is 91.44 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Potato are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Potato flower color: Blue, Purple, Red and White
- Potato leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Potato
Care of Yarrow and Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.