Russian Olive

Yarrow

About Russian Olive and Yarrow

Russian Olive

Yarrow

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Asia, Europe, North America

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula

Number of Varieties

3085

0 40000

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Habitat

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes

Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-82-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm35.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Fern like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Divison, Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

pruning needed for strong structure

cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

Achillea millefolium

Common Name

Russian Olive

Yarrow, common yarrow

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

russische Olive

Gemeine Schafgarbe

In French

Olive russe

Millefeuille

In Spanish

oliva ruso

La milenrama

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

μυριόφυλλο

In Portuguese

Olive russo

milefólio

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

krwawnika

In Latin

Russian Olive

ACHILLEOS

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Asterales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Achillea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

40110

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and Yarrow

Wondering what are the properties of Russian Olive and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Russian Olive and Yarrow. Russian Olive has thorns and Yarrow doesn't have thorns. Also Russian Olive does not have fragrant flowers. Russian Olive has allergic reactions like Asthma and Yarrow has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Russian Olive and Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Yarrow

Season and care of Russian Olive and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.

Russian Olive and Yarrow Physical Information

Russian Olive and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Yarrow are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green

Care of Russian Olive and Yarrow

Care of Russian Olive and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Russian Olive 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.