Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Lanceolate to elliptical
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Spindle Tree
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Spindelbaum
In French
Millefeuille
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
La milenrama
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
milefólio
Árvore spindle
In Polish
krwawnika
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Celastrales
Family
Asteraceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Yarrow and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Yarrow and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Spindle Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Yarrow and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Yarrow and Spindle Tree
Care of Yarrow and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.