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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
0"
1.3 Fragrance
Spicy
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Umbrella
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
2.00 cm
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
Not Available
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Iris
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1.6 Line
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
3.2 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Herbs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
4.2 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
4.2.1 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
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 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
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
NA
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Achillea millefolium
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)

About Yarrow

It is always a mesmerizing experience to walk through colorful blossoms in our yard. Flowers are nature's simple solution to uplift our moods after a day’s hectic schedule. Every flower is diverse and unique in its own way. Let's know about Yarrow and some Interesting Facts about Yarrow in the upcoming sections. These Yarrow facts will leave you spellbound.

More about Yarrow Facts and Color

How about conveying message without words? Know more about Yarrow facts and color over here! Yarrow Colors are available in Pink, Red, White, Yellow! Isn't it exciting to imagine Yarrow in these warm exciting colors? These Flowers by Color convey a different message such as Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship. Talking about the aroma of Yarrow, it has Spicy fragrance. Choose and plant these aromatic Yarrows around your yard which will take you to a whole new level of pleasant environment.

Yarrow growing conditions

Yarrow Care starts with proper Yarrow growing conditions which includes sun exposure, planting, feeding, watering, mulching and deadheading. Its bloom time is All Summer Season. The pests that attack Yarrow are Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips etc. Enough watering of Yarrow protects it and enhances its lifespan.

Yarrow Information

This section talks about Yarrow information and some of the interesting Yarrow facts! Yarrow fossils were found near Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere. To know some more interesting Yarrow facts, see Birth Flowers and see whose birth flower is Yarrow.

Yarrow Classification

The very first thing to consider in Yarrow facts while studying Yarrow classification is its scientific name. The scientific names for all flowers are universally accepted. Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow. Yarrow belongs to Plantae kingdom and Asteraceae family. Yarrow classification is based on its physical and genetic features.