Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Western Asia, India
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Fields, meadows
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
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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
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pest Free
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
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Silverthorn
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Silverthorn
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Silverthorn
Echte Kamille
In French
Silverthorn
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Silverthorn
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Silverthorn
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Silverthorn
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silverthorn and German Chamomile
Season and care of Silverthorn and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and German Chamomile Physical Information
Silverthorn and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and German Chamomile are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and German Chamomile
Care of Silverthorn and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.