Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
-
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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 Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Silverthorn
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Phlox plant
In German
Silverthorn
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Silverthorn
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Silverthorn
planta de Phlox
In Greek
Silverthorn
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
planta Phlox
In Polish
Silverthorn
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Silverthorn
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Phlox
Season and care of Silverthorn and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Silverthorn and Phlox Physical Information
Silverthorn and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Phlox are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Phlox
Care of Silverthorn and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.