Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
World/Pandemic
Types
-
Cyperus esculentus
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
Orange, Gold, Bronze, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Dark Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Average
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
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Toxic
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Good for skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
For making oil, used for weaving hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
-
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CYPERUS esculentus
Common Name
Silverthorn
Nut Sedge,chufa sedge, nut grass, yellow nutsedge
In Hindi
Silverthorn
अखरोट सेज
In German
Silverthorn
Nuss -Segge
In French
Silverthorn
souchet
In Spanish
Silverthorn
tuerca de la juncia
In Greek
Silverthorn
καρύδι σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Nut Sedge
In Polish
Silverthorn
nakrętka turzyca
In Latin
Silverthorn
nut Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Nut Sedge
Season and care of Silverthorn and Nut Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Nut Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nut Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nut Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nut Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Nut Sedge Physical Information
Silverthorn and Nut Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Nut Sedge height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Nut Sedge are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Nut Sedge flower color: Orange, Gold, Bronze and Tan
- Nut Sedge leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Silverthorn and Nut Sedge
Care of Silverthorn and Nut Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nut Sedge 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 Nut Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.