Color
Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"
0"
Fragrance
Spicy
Aromatic
Petals
Number Of Petals
4
6
Not Available
Other Characteristics
Shape
Umbrella
Oval
Height
2.00 cm
17
6.00 cm
12
Diameter
Not Available
4.00 cm
9
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
Care
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
6.00
6
5.50
8
Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Lime stone, Potassium
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot
Bloom Time
All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
0
0
Interesting Facts
Facts
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Mexico, North America, South America
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.
- Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
- Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Habit
Herbs
Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Benefits
Uses
Not Available
Not Available
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
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
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
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant
Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Other Benefits
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
Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding
Wedding
Allergy
NA
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Family
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Achillea millefolium
Tagetes
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Sub Family
NA
Asteroideae
Genus
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
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