Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Australia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Silver Wattle
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Silver Wattle
In French
Millefeuille
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
La milenrama
acacia amarilla
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
milefólio
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
krwawnika
Silver Wattle
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Yarrow and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Silver Wattle season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Yarrow and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Yarrow and Silver Wattle
Care of Yarrow and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.