Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Scale Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve, VD
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Silverberry
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Silverberry
Wunderblume
In French
Silverberry
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Silverberry
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Silverberry
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Maravilha
In Polish
Silverberry
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Silverberry
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Caryophyllales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa. Silverberry doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Silverberry does not have fragrant flowers. Silverberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Silverberry and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.