Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Snails
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
रजत बाबा
In German
Applemint Baum
Silver Sage
In French
Applemint Arbre
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
silver Sage
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
silver Sage
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
silver Sage
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Applemint and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Silver Sage. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Applemint and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Silver Sage
Season and care of Applemint and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Silver Sage Physical Information
Applemint and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Silver Sage are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Applemint and Silver Sage
Care of Applemint and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.