Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
China, Japan
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
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Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Fern like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Silverthorn
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Silverthorn
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Silverthorn
In French
Millefeuille
Silverthorn
In Spanish
La milenrama
Silverthorn
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
milefólio
Silverthorn
In Polish
krwawnika
Silverthorn
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Rhamnales
Family
Asteraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Yarrow and Silverthorn
Season and care of Yarrow and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Silverthorn season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yarrow and Silverthorn Physical Information
Yarrow and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Silverthorn are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Yarrow and Silverthorn
Care of Yarrow and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.