Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
China, Japan
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
-
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Silverthorn
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Silverthorn
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Silverthorn
In French
Rocket Dame
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Silverthorn
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Silverthorn
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Silverthorn
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rhamnales
Family
Brassicaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Silverthorn
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Silverthorn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Silverthorn Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Silverthorn are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Dame's Rocket and Silverthorn
Care of Dame's Rocket and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket 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.