Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
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Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
2a, 2b, 3a, 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
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Yes
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Hydrangea
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Hortensie
In French
Millefeuille
Hortensia
In Spanish
La milenrama
Hortensia
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
milefólio
Hortênsia
In Polish
krwawnika
Hortensja
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Yarrow and Selfheal
Season and care of Yarrow and Selfheal is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Selfheal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Selfheal season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Selfheal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Selfheal Physical Information
Yarrow and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Selfheal are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Selfheal leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Selfheal
Care of Yarrow and Selfheal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Selfheal 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 Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.