Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
China, Japan
Habitat
Well Drained
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Silverthorn
In German
Blaubart
Silverthorn
In French
Bluebeard
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Silverthorn
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Silverthorn
In Polish
Sinobrody
Silverthorn
In Latin
Bluebeard
Silverthorn
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Silverthorn
Season and care of Bluebeard and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluebeard and Silverthorn Physical Information
Bluebeard and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Silverthorn are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Bluebeard and Silverthorn
Care of Bluebeard and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard 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.