Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southern Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
-
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Ovate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Spinach
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
पालक
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Spinat
In French
Millefeuille
Épinards
In Spanish
La milenrama
Espinacas
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
milefólio
Espinafre
In Polish
krwawnika
Szpinak
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Yarrow and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Yarrow and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Yarrow and Spinach. Yarrow doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Yarrow does not have fragrant flowers. Yarrow has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Spinach has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yarrow and Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yarrow and Spinach
Season and care of Yarrow and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Spinach season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Spinach Physical Information
Yarrow and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Spinach are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Spinach
Care of Yarrow and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.