Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
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Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-5
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Never 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
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
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
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
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Red Clover
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Rotklee
In French
Millefeuille
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
La milenrama
Trébol rojo
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
milefólio
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
krwawnika
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Red Clover
Season and care of Yarrow and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Red Clover season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Yarrow and Red Clover Physical Information
Yarrow and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Red Clover are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Red Clover
Care of Yarrow and Red Clover 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 Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.