Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
21,22
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Apply N-P-K
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
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Tilaka
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Tilapia
In French
Millefeuille
Tilapia
In Spanish
La milenrama
tilapia
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
tilaka
In Portuguese
milefólio
tilaka
In Polish
krwawnika
tilakiem
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yarrow and Tilaka
Season and care of Yarrow and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Tilaka season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Tilaka Physical Information
Yarrow and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Tilaka are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yarrow and Tilaka
Care of Yarrow and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.