Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
China, Japan
Habitat
Warmer regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-5
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
Pink
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Trifolium pratense
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Red Clover
Silverthorn
In Hindi
लाल तिपतिया घास
Silverthorn
In German
Rotklee
Silverthorn
In French
Trèfle rouge
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Trébol rojo
Silverthorn
In Greek
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Trevo vermelho
Silverthorn
In Polish
Czerwona koniczyna
Silverthorn
In Latin
Trifolium pratense
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Trifolium
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Clover and Silverthorn
Season and care of Red Clover and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Red Clover and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Clover is Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Clover is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Clover and Silverthorn Physical Information
Red Clover and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Clover and Silverthorn are as follows:
Red Clover flower color: Pink
Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Red Clover and Silverthorn
Care of Red Clover and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Clover 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 Red Clover 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.