Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Siberian Iris
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Millefeuille
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
La milenrama
Siberian Iris
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
milefólio
Siberian Iris
In Polish
krwawnika
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Yarrow and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Siberian Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Yarrow and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Siberian Iris
Care of Yarrow and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.