Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Snails
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Bilimbi
रजत बाबा
In German
bilimbi
Silver Sage
In French
bilimbi
Silver Sage
In Spanish
bilimbi
silver Sage
In Greek
bilimbi
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
bilimbi
silver Sage
In Polish
bilimbi
silver Sage
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Lamiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Silver Sage
Season and care of Bilimbi and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Silver Sage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Silver Sage Physical Information
Bilimbi and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Silver Sage are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Bilimbi and Silver Sage
Care of Bilimbi and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi 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.