Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
  
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
6 - 1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Silver
  
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
  
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Elaeagnaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Elaeagnus
  
Calendula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Calenduleae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asteroideae
  
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.