Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
China, Japan
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Silverthorn
In Hindi
southernwood
Silverthorn
In German
Eberraute
Silverthorn
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Silverthorn
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Silverthorn
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Silverthorn
In Latin
Southernwood
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Rhamnales
Family
Asteraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Silverthorn
Season and care of Southernwood and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Silverthorn Physical Information
Southernwood and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Silverthorn are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Southernwood and Silverthorn
Care of Southernwood and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.