Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
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A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Number of Varieties
1585
0
40000
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-92-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-5
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Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
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Plant Size
Minimum Height
760.00 cm20.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
760.00 cm35.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Fern like
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds
-
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
-
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
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Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
gainier du Canada
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
La milenrama
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
milefólio
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
krwawnika
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
ACHILLEOS
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asterales
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cercis
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
25110
1
27800
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