Color
Yellow
  
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
  
Color Meaning
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
  
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
  
Stem Size
0"
  
0"
  
Fragrance
Spicy
  
Spicy
  
Petals
  
  
Other Characteristics
  
  
Shape
Sun
  
Umbrella
  
Diameter
Not Available
  
Line
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Silhouette
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Blossom Texture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Blossom Size
0"
  
0"
  
Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions of
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Watering
Enough
  
Enough
  
Soil
  
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
  
Lime stone
  
Common Pests and Diseases
  
  
List of Pests
NA
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
  
List of Diseases
NA
  
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew
  
Bloom Time
All Summer Season
  
All Summer Season
  
Vase Life
0
  
0
  
Facts
  
  
Origin
North America, South America
  
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
  
Interesting Facts of
- This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
- Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
  
- 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
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
  
Habit
Herbs
  
Herbs
  
Flower Meaning
  
  
Astrological Flower
  
  
Birth Month Flower
  
  
Flower Availability
  
  
Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
  
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
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
  
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
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
  
Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
  
Other Benefits
  
  
Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
  
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
Friendship Day, Wedding
  
Decoration, Wedding
  
Allergy
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
  
NA
  
Common Name
  
  
Tribe
  
  
Scientific Name
Helianthus
  
Achillea millefolium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Super Division
Spermatophyta
  
Spermatophyte
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Order
Asterales
  
Asterales
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Sub Family
Asteroideae
  
NA
  
Genus
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
More about Sunflower and Yarrow Facts and color
You must be curious to know more about Sunflower and Yarrow facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Sunflower and Yarrow. Sunflower comes in Yellow colors whereas Yarrow flowers are with Pink, Red, White, Yellow colors. Other Sunflower and Yarrow facts will definitely amuse you.
Sunflower and Yarrow growing conditions
Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Sunflower and Yarrow growing conditions. Sunflower requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Yarrow needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Sunflower and Yarrow facts in the sections below.
Sunflower and Yarrow Facts
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Sunflower and Yarrow Classification
After knowing about various Sunflower and Yarrow facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Sunflower and Yarrow classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Sunflower and Yarrow is Helianthus and Achillea millefolium respectively. Sunflower belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Yarrow falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.