Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
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A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
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
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
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Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Silverberry
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Silverberry
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Silverberry
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Silverberry
La milenrama
In Greek
Silverberry
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Silverberry
milefólio
In Polish
Silverberry
krwawnika
In Latin
Silverberry
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
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Season and Care of Silverberry and Yarrow
Season and care of Silverberry and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Silverberry and Yarrow Physical Information
Silverberry and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Yarrow are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Yarrow
Care of Silverberry and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.