Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
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Habitat
open forests
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Applemint Tree
In German
Silver Wattle
Applemint Baum
In French
Mimosa d'été
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Applemint
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Applemint season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Applemint Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Applemint are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Applemint
Care of Silver Wattle and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.