Index Acacia to Aechmea
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Acacia baileyana : Cootamundra Wattle
How to Grow Acacia baileyana : Cootamundra Wattle
Acacia baileyana photograph by Eran Finkle , Creative Commons.
Acacia baileyana photograph by John Jennings , CC.
Acacia baileyana Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Acacia baileyana Common Name: Cootamundra wattle Growing Zone: USA: 10 to 11 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Shrub, Tree Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 180 to 300 Plant Spread (Inches): 120 to 240 Time of Bloom: Winter Flower Details: Yellow Leaf Foliage: Blue Fruit: Growth Form: Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect, Vase Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Full sunlight Rate of Growth: Quick Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Soil Moisture: Dry to Moist (Medium Moisture is likely gives best results) Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Propagation: Seed, at a minimum of 18°C in spring or root semi-hardwood cuttings in summer How to Prune: Pests: Glasshouse red spider mite under glass Diseases: Usually pest free Further Information
Acacia farnesiana : Sweet Acacia, Cassie
Leaves and flowers at Olowalu photograph by Forest and Kim Starr .
Sweet Acacia (Acacia farnesiana ) photograph by Lalithamba .
Acacia farnesiana Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Acacia farnesiana Common Name: Cassie, Sweet Acacia, Cassis Growing Zone: USA: 9 to 11 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Shrub, Tree Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 180 to 260 Plant Spread (Inches): 180 to 300 Time of Bloom: Year-round Flower Details: Yellow Leaf Foliage: Green Fruit: Growth Form: Rounded, Spreading or horizontal, Vase Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Full sunlight Rate of Growth: Quick Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Soil Moisture: Dry to Moist (Medium Moisture is likely gives best results) Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Medium Propagation: Seed How to Prune: Pests: Diseases: Further Information
Acca sellowiana : Pineapple Guava
Acca sellowiana (Pineapple guava), Flowers and leaves at Crater Rd, Maui, Hawaii. photograph by Forest and Kim Starr .
Acca sellowiana Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Acca sellowiana Common Name: Pineapple guava Growing Zone: USA: 8 to 11 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Shrub Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 60 to 72 Plant Spread (Inches): 72 to 96 Time of Bloom: Spring Flower Details: Red, White Leaf Foliage: Green Fruit: Growth Form: Rounded, Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Partially shady to full sunlight Rate of Growth: Average pace Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Soil Moisture: Moist Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Propagation: Seedat 13-16C (55-61F) as soon as ripe. Semi-ripecuttings in summer. Grafts usually require a pollinator. How to Prune: No pruning necessary butpruning group 8to remove any winter damaged growth in late spring Pests: Usually pest free Diseases: Usually disease free Further Information Can Attract: Tolerant of: Best Garden Use: Areas requiring pest tolerance, Hedge, En masse , Screen, Standard, Seashore
Family: Myrtle family: Myrtaceae
Miscellaneous: Non-native to North America, Attractive flowers / blooms
Genus Detail: Acca Further Reading and References: Here and Here
Achillea filipendulina : Yarrow Coronation Gold
Achillea filipendulina photograph by jacinta lluch valero , Creative Commons.
Achillea filipendulina photograph by cristina.sanvito , CC.
Achillea filipendulina Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Achillea filipendulina Common Name: Yarrow coronation gold Growing Zone: USA: 3 to 8 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Perennial Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 36 to 48 Plant Spread (Inches): 18 to 24 Time of Bloom: Late spring through mid-summer Flower Details: Yellow Leaf Foliage: Green, Silvery Fruit: Growth Form: Upright / erect Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Full sunlight Rate of Growth: Quick Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well drained Soil Moisture: Dry Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Medium Propagation: Division in spring How to Prune: Cut back untidy foliage in spring Pests: Aphids Diseases: Subject to powdery mildews Further Information Can Attract: Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Dry Soil Best Garden Use: Border, Container, En masse , Seashore
Further Reading and References: Here and Here
Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Closely Related Family Members: Floss flower ; Gold and silver chrysanthemum ; Marguerite daisy ; Michaelmas Daisy ; and Pompoms .
Miscellaneous: Attractive foliage, Fragrant foliage, Non-native to North America, Naturalizing, Attracts butterflies, Suitable for cut flowers, Suitable for dried flowers
Genus Detail: Achillea
Achillea millefolium : Yarrow lansdorferglut
Small flowers: Yarrows photograph by Nayuki .
Achillea millefolium photograph by Andreas Rockstein .
Achillea millefolium Growing Video
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Achillea millefolium Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Achillea millefolium Common Name: Yarrow lansdorferglut Growing Zone: USA: 4 to 8 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Herbaceous, Perennial Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 18 to 36 Plant Spread (Inches): 3 to 6 Time of Bloom: Middle of summer to early autumn Flower Details: Pink, White Leaf Foliage: Green Fruit: Growth Form: Upright / erect Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Partially shady to full sunlight Rate of Growth: Quick Suitable Soil Types: Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well drained Soil Moisture: Dry to Moist (Medium Moisture is likely gives best results) Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Medium Propagation: Division in spring How to Prune: Cut back untidy foliage in spring Pests: Aphids Diseases: Subject to powdery mildews Further Information Can Attract: Butterflies Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Air Pollution Best Garden Use: Container, Ground cover, En masse , Seashore, Woodland garden
Further Reading and References: Here and Here
Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Closely Related Family Members: Chicory ; Buttonweed ; African Daisy ; Purple Coneflower ; and Tasselflower .
Miscellaneous: Attractive foliage, Edible, Fragrant foliage, Invasive, Naturalizing, Attracts butterflies, Suitable for cut flowers, Suitable for dried flowers Genus Detail: Achillea
Acorus gramineus : Variegated Slender Sweet Flag
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus) photograph by Cliff .
Acorus gramineus Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Acorus gramineus Common Name: Variegated slender sweet flag, Grass-leaf sweet flag, Dwarf sedge, Japanese rush, and Japanese sweet flag Growing Zone: USA: 6 to 10 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Grass, Perennial Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 12 to 18 Plant Spread (Inches): 12 to 18 Time of Bloom: Summer Flower Details: Green Leaf Foliage: Green, Variegated, Yellow Fruit: Growth Form: Rounded Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Partially shady to full sunlight Rate of Growth: Quick Suitable Soil Types: Adaptable, Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Soil Moisture: Moist/Wet Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Low Propagation: Rhizome division at start o fgrowing season. Pot and plant out only when established How to Prune: Cut back after flowering Pests: Usually pest free Diseases: Usually pest free Further Information Can Attract: Tolerant of: Heavy Shade, Erosion, Wet Soil Best Garden Use: Container, Foundation, Ground cover, En masse , Rock garden, Seashore
Family: Acoraceae
Miscellaneous: Attractive foliage, Fragrant foliage, Non-native to North America, Naturalizing, Wetlands plant, Inconspicuous flowers or blooms Genus Detail: Acoru Further Reading and References: Here and Here
Adiantum capillus-veneris : Maidenhair Fern
Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) photograph by Cliff .
Adiantum capillus-veneris Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Adiantum capillus-veneris Common Name: Maidenhair Fern Growing Zone: USA: 8 to 11 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Fern, Indoor Plant Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 12 to 18 Plant Spread (Inches): 12 to 18 Time of Bloom: Flower Details: Leaf Foliage: Green Fruit: Growth Form: Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: shade to partial shade partial sun Rate of Growth: Average pace Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy Soil Moisture: Moist Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Low Propagation: How to Prune: Pests: Usually pest free Diseases: Usually pest free Further Information Can Attract: Tolerant of: Heavy Shade Best Garden Use: Border, Container, Ground cover, Woodland garden
Family: Pteridaceae and Adiantaceae
Closely Related Species: Acrostichum; Adianteae; Cheilanthes; Notholaena; and Pteris. Miscellaneous: Attractive foliage, Non-native to North America, Naturalizing, Does not bloom
Genus Detail: Adiantum
Further Reading and References: Here and Here
Adlumia : Climbing Fumitory, Allegheny Vine, and Mountain fringe
See Adlumia Plant Growing Guide.
Aechmea fasciata : Silver Vase Plant
Aechmea fasciata (also known as silver vase or urn plant) photograph by Christoph Zurnieden .
Aechmea fasciata Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Aechmea fasciata Common Name: Silver vase plant Growing Zone: USA: 10 to 11 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Indoor Plant, Perennial Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 24 to 36 Plant Spread (Inches): 12 to 36 Time of Bloom: Late spring through mid-summer Flower Details: Pink Leaf Foliage: Blue, Green, Silvery, Variegated Fruit: Growth Form: Vase, pot Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: partial shade partial sun Rate of Growth: Grows slowly Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Soil Moisture: Moist Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Propagation: From offsets How to Prune: Not usually required Pests: scale insects and mealybugs Diseases: Usually pest free Further Information Can Attract: Tolerant of: Drought Best Garden Use: Container, Ground cover, En masse , Rock garden
Family: Bromeliaceae
Closely Related Species: Ananas, Bromelia, Sequencia, Tilansia, Ursulaea. Miscellaneous: Attractive foliage, Non-native to North America Genus Detail: Aechmea Further Reading and References: Here and Here