Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
North America
China, Japan
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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, Pink, Light Pink
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, 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
Acidic, 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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
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
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Silverthorn
In German
fall phlox
Silverthorn
In French
Fall Phlox
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Silverthorn
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Silverthorn
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Silverthorn
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Rhamnales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Silverthorn
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fall Phlox and Silverthorn Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Silverthorn are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Fall Phlox and Silverthorn
Care of Fall Phlox and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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.