Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
-
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Not Avaialble
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Lake Sides, savannahs
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
-
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
-
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Giant Silvergrass
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Giant Silvergrass
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Riesenschilf
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
géant silvergrass
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Giant Silvergrass
La milenrama
In Greek
Giant Silvergrass
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Silvergrass gigante
milefólio
In Polish
Giant Silvergrass
krwawnika
In Latin
Giant Silvergrass
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Giant Silvergrass and Yarrow
Season and care of Giant Silvergrass and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Silvergrass and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Giant Silvergrass and Yarrow Physical Information
Giant Silvergrass and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Silvergrass and Yarrow are as follows:
Giant Silvergrass flower color:
Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Yarrow
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Silvergrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Giant Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.