Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Rose
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
गुलाब
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Rose
In French
Millefeuille
Se leva
In Spanish
La milenrama
Rosa
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
milefólio
Rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Rose
Season and care of Yarrow and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Yarrow and Rose Physical Information
Yarrow and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Rose are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Rose
Care of Yarrow and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.