Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Silverthorn
Dill
In Hindi
Silverthorn
डिल प्लांट
In German
Silverthorn
Dill Pflanze
In French
Silverthorn
Dill usine
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Dill Planta
In Greek
Silverthorn
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Silverthorn
Dill roślin
In Latin
Silverthorn
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Dill
Season and care of Silverthorn and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Silverthorn and Dill Physical Information
Silverthorn and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Dill are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Silverthorn and Dill
Care of Silverthorn and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.