Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Silverthorn
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Capnoides
In German
Silverthorn
Capnoides
In French
Silverthorn
capnoides
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Capnoides
In Greek
Silverthorn
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Capnoides
In Polish
Silverthorn
Capnoides
In Latin
Silverthorn
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Rhamnales
Agaricales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Capnoides
Season and care of Silverthorn and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Capnoides Physical Information
Silverthorn and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Capnoides are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Silverthorn and Capnoides
Care of Silverthorn and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.