Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Red Buckeye
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Red Buckeye
In French
Millefeuille
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
La milenrama
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
milefólio
Red Buckeye
In Polish
krwawnika
Red Buckeye
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Yarrow and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Yarrow and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Yarrow and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Red Buckeye
Care of Yarrow and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.