Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Wildflower
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Silverthorn
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Silverthorn
Fullers Karde
In French
Silverthorn
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Silverthorn
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Silverthorn
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Silverthorn
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Dipsacales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Silverthorn and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Silverthorn and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Silverthorn and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.