Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
White Willow
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
White Willow
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Le saule blanc
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
La milenrama
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
milefólio
In Polish
wierzba biała
krwawnika
In Latin
Populus alba
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Salicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Yarrow
Season and care of White Willow and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Yarrow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
White Willow and Yarrow Physical Information
White Willow and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Yarrow are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Willow and Yarrow
Care of White Willow and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Willow 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.