Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
North America
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
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, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
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
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lanceolate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water more in summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Silverthorn
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Fall Phlox
In German
Silverthorn
fall phlox
In French
Silverthorn
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Fall Phlox
In Greek
Silverthorn
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Silverthorn
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Silverthorn
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Solanales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Silverthorn and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fall Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Silverthorn and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Fall Phlox
Care of Silverthorn and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.