Index Acacia to Aechmea
Plants covered on this page of Gardener's HQ
Acacia baileyana | Acacia farnesiana | Acca sellowiana
Achillea filipendulina | Achillea millefolium | Acorus gramineus
Adiantum capillus veneris | Adlumia Climbing Fumitory | Aechmea fasciata
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 Guide
- Scientific 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
- Can Attract: ants
- Tolerant of:
- Best Garden Use: Areas requiring pest tolerance, Specimen, Large Garden and Street Tree
- Closely Related Species: Lady's finger; Wild Indigo; Eastern Redbud; Hyacinth bean; and Peavine.
- Miscellaneous: Entices birdlife to the garden, Non-native to North America, Fragrant flowers, Blooms are very showy
- Genus Detail: Acacia
- Further Reading and References: Here and The Jepson Herbarium guide to Acacia baileyana - Cootamundra Wattle.
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 Guide
- Scientific 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
- Can Attract:
- Tolerant of: Drought, heat
- Best Garden Use: Areas requiring pest tolerance
- Family: Fabaceae
- Closely Related Species: Crown Vetch; Goat's Rue; Grow Chick Peas; Grow Lima Beans; and Sensitive Plant.
- Miscellaneous: Entices birdlife to the garden, North American native, Naturalizing, Fragrant flowers, Attractive flowers / blooms
- Genus Detail: Acacia
- Further Reading and References: Tree Selection Guide by Cal Poly and Plants for a Future
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 Guide
- Scientific 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 Guide
- Scientific 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
Achillea millefolium Growing and Care Guide
- Scientific 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 Guide
- Scientific 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 Guide
- Scientific 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 Guide
- Scientific 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
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