Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Silverthorn
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Silverthorn
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Silverthorn
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Silverthorn
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Silverthorn
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Silverthorn
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Silverthorn Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Silverthorn are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Silverthorn
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hybrid 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.