Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Africa
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Silverthorn
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Silverthorn
African Iris
In German
Silverthorn
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Silverthorn
African Iris
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Iris africano
In Greek
Silverthorn
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Iris africano
In Polish
Silverthorn
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Silverthorn
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asparagales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and African Iris
Season and care of Silverthorn and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and African Iris Physical Information
Silverthorn and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and African Iris are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Silverthorn and African Iris
Care of Silverthorn and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.