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Color

Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size
0"

Fragrance
Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals
4 7

Other Characteristics

Shape
Umbrella

Height
2.00 cm 17

Diameter
2.00 cm 12

Line
-

Silhouette
-

Blossom Texture
-

Blossom Size
0"

Form
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight
Full Sun

Watering
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil
6.00 6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips

List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time
All Summer Season

Vase Life
0

Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

Interesting Facts of
  • Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
  • Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit
Herbs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses
Medicinal

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding

Allergy
-

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name
Achillea millefolium

Kingdom
Plantae

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta

Super Division
Spermatophyte

Division
Magnoliophyta

Order
Asterales

Class
Magnoliopsida

Family
Asteraceae

Sub Family
-

Genus
-

Number of Species
110 24

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