Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Japan
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Silver
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACHILLEA tomentosa
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Wooly Yarrow
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Hydrangea
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Hortensie
Crapemyrtle
In French
Hortensia
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Hortensia
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
υδραγεία
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Hortensja
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Hibiscus
Crapemyrtle
Family
Asteraceae
Lythraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Wooly Yarrow and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Wooly Yarrow and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Yarrow and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Yarrow season is Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wooly Yarrow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wooly Yarrow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Wooly Yarrow and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Wooly Yarrow and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Yarrow height is 25.40 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wooly Yarrow and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Wooly Yarrow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Silver
Wooly Yarrow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Wooly Yarrow and Crapemyrtle
Care of Wooly Yarrow and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Yarrow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wooly Yarrow needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.