Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Scale Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Unknown
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Silverberry
In German
Ruhm des Schnees
Silverberry
In French
gloire de la neige
Silverberry
In Spanish
gloria de la nieve
Silverberry
In Greek
glory-of-the-snow
Silverberry
In Portuguese
glória da neve
Silverberry
In Polish
chwała śniegu
Silverberry
In Latin
glory of the snow
Silverberry
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rhamnales
Family
Liliaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Elaeagnoideae
Properties of Glory of the Snow and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Glory of the Snow and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Glory of the Snow and Silverberry. Glory of the Snow doesn't have thorns and Silverberry doesn't have thorns. Also Glory of the Snow does not have fragrant flowers. Glory of the Snow has allergic reactions like Unknown and Silverberry has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Glory of the Snow and Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Glory of the Snow and Silverberry
Season and care of Glory of the Snow and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Glory of the Snow and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glory of the Snow season is Spring and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Glory of the Snow is Loam and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Glory of the Snow and Silverberry Physical Information
Glory of the Snow and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Glory of the Snow and Silverberry are as follows:
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Glory of the Snow and Silverberry
Care of Glory of the Snow and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glory of the Snow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.