Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
-
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
it is a type of geranium
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
-
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Géranium zonal
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
La milenrama
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
milefólio
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
krwawnika
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asterales
Family
Geraniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Yarrow
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Yarrow Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Yarrow are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Yarrow
Care of Zonal Geranium and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.