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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

Cootamundra wattle

Acacia baileyana photograph by Eran Finkle, Creative Commons.


Acacia baileyana

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



Acacia farnesiana: Sweet Acacia, Cassie

Cassie

Leaves and flowers at Olowalu photograph by Forest and Kim Starr.


Acacia farnesiana

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



Acca sellowiana: Pineapple Guava

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

Yarrow coronation gold

Achillea filipendulina photograph by jacinta lluch valero, Creative Commons.


Achillea filipendulina

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

Yarrow lansdorferglut

Small flowers: Yarrows photograph by Nayuki.


Achillea millefolium

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

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

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