Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
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A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Fern like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
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
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
La milenrama
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
milefólio
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
krwawnika
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow? We provide you with everything About Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow. Silver Feather Grass doesn't have thorns and Yarrow doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Feather Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Feather Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Yarrow has allergic reactions like Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass 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 Silver Feather Grass 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.