Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
China, Japan
Habitat
Fields, meadows
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
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
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Silverthorn
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Silverthorn
In German
Echte Kamille
Silverthorn
In French
Matricaria recutita
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Silverthorn
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Silverthorn
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Silverthorn
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Silverthorn
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Rhamnales
Family
Asteraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Elaeagnus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Silverthorn
Season and care of German Chamomile and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Silverthorn Physical Information
German Chamomile and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Silverthorn are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of German Chamomile and Silverthorn
Care of German Chamomile and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.