Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-6
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Rodents
Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Silverberry
In German
Northern Seehafer
Silverberry
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Silverberry
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Silverberry
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Silverberry
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Silverberry
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Rhamnales
Family
Poaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Silverberry
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Silverberry Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Silverberry are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Silverberry
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats 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.