Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
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Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Fern like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Red Elderberry
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Rote Holunder
In French
Millefeuille
Red sureau
In Spanish
La milenrama
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
milefólio
Red Elderberry
In Polish
krwawnika
Red Elderberry
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Yarrow and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Red Elderberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Yarrow and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Yarrow and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Red Elderberry
Care of Yarrow and Red Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.