Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Russian Olive
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Tritoma
In German
russische Olive
Tritoma
In French
Olive russe
Tritoma
In Spanish
oliva ruso
tritoma
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
tritoma
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Tritoma
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Tritoma
In Latin
Russian Olive
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asparagales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Tritoma
Season and care of Russian Olive and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Tritoma Physical Information
Russian Olive and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Tritoma are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Russian Olive and Tritoma
Care of Russian Olive and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.