Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China, Japan
Types
Aegopodium podagraria
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Silverthorn
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
Silverthorn
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Silverthorn
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Silverthorn
In Spanish
biznaga
Silverthorn
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Silverthorn
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Silverthorn
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Silverthorn
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Silverthorn Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Silverthorn are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Bishop's Weed and Silverthorn
Care of Bishop's Weed and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Weed 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.