Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
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Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Pelargonium
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Pelargonium
In French
Millefeuille
pélargonium
In Spanish
La milenrama
pelargonium
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
milefólio
pelargônio
In Polish
krwawnika
pelargonia
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Achillea
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Yarrow and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Scented Geranium season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Yarrow and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Yarrow and Scented Geranium
Care of Yarrow and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.