Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southeastern Asia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Fern like
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
अरवी
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Millefeuille
Colocasia
In Spanish
La milenrama
Colocasia
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Colocasia
In Portuguese
milefólio
Colocasia
In Polish
krwawnika
Kolokazja
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Taro
Season and care of Yarrow and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Taro season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Taro Physical Information
Yarrow and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Taro are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Yarrow and Taro
Care of Yarrow and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Taro pruning is done . In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.