Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
China, Japan
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Grass like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Crocus
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Crocus
Silverthorn
In German
Krokus
Silverthorn
In French
Crocus
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Azafrán
Silverthorn
In Greek
κρόκος
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Silverthorn
In Polish
Krokus
Silverthorn
In Latin
Erocum
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rhamnales
Family
Iridaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Crocus and Silverthorn
Season and care of Crocus and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crocus and Silverthorn Physical Information
Crocus and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Silverthorn are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Crocus and Silverthorn
Care of Crocus and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crocus 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.