Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Silver
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Silverthorn
Artichoke
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Artichoke
In German
Silverthorn
Artischocke
In French
Silverthorn
Artichaut
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Alcachofa
In Greek
Silverthorn
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Alcachofra
In Polish
Silverthorn
Karczoch
In Latin
Silverthorn
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Artichoke
Season and care of Silverthorn and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Silverthorn and Artichoke Physical Information
Silverthorn and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Artichoke are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Silverthorn and Artichoke
Care of Silverthorn and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.