Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Green, Tan
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Toxic
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Silverthorn
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Pot Marigold
In German
Silverthorn
Ringelblume
In French
Silverthorn
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Caléndula
In Greek
Silverthorn
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
pot Marigold
In Polish
Silverthorn
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Silverthorn
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Silverthorn and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Silverthorn and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Pot Marigold
Care of Silverthorn and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.