Silverthorn

Caraway

About Silverthorn and Caraway

Silverthorn

Caraway

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

China, Japan

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia

Types

Herb

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

8-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm50.80 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Brown, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Self-fertile

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bugs

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Leaves, Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

CARUM carvi

Common Name

Silverthorn

Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin

In Hindi

Silverthorn

शाहजीरा

In German

Silverthorn

Kümmel

In French

Silverthorn

carvi

In Spanish

Silverthorn

alcaravea

In Greek

Silverthorn

κύμινο

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

alcaravia

In Polish

Silverthorn

kminek

In Latin

Silverthorn

Caraway

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Apiales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Carum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7020

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Caraway

Wondering what are the properties of Silverthorn and Caraway? We provide you with everything About Silverthorn and Caraway. Silverthorn has thorns and Caraway doesn't have thorns. Also Silverthorn does not have fragrant flowers. Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Toxic and Caraway has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Silverthorn and Caraway and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Caraway

Season and care of Silverthorn and Caraway is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Caraway Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caraway season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Silverthorn and Caraway Physical Information

Silverthorn and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Caraway are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Silverthorn and Caraway

Care of Silverthorn and Caraway include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.