Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Europe
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color
White, Silver
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Silverthorn
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Dwarf Iris
In German
Silverthorn
Zwergiris
In French
Silverthorn
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Enano Iris
In Greek
Silverthorn
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Silverthorn
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Silverthorn
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Silverthorn and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Silverthorn and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Silverthorn and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Silverthorn and Dwarf Iris
Care of Silverthorn and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.