Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
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Types
-
-
Number of Varieties
53
0
40000
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-95-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-7
9-1
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
300.00 cm50.80 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
300.00 cm50.80 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Silver
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long Linear
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
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Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
IRIS 'Beverly Sills'
Common Name
Silverthorn
Iris-Tall Bearded
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Beverly Sills Iris Plant
In German
Silverthorn
Beverly Sills Iris Pflanze
In French
Silverthorn
Beverly Sills Iris Plante
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Planta Iris Sills Beverly
In Greek
Silverthorn
Μπέβερλι Σιλς Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Beverly Sills Iris planta
In Polish
Silverthorn
Beverly Sills Iris Roślin
In Latin
Silverthorn
Beverly Sills Iris Planta
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Liliales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Iris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
70300
1
27800
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