Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, California
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS douglasii
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Blue Oak
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Blue Oak Tree
रजत बाबा
In German
Blaue Eiche
Silver Sage
In French
Bleu Oak Tree
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Azul del árbol de roble
silver Sage
In Greek
Μπλε Oak Tree
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Carvalho azul
silver Sage
In Polish
Niebieski Oak Tree
silver Sage
In Latin
Blue quercum ligno
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blue Oak and Silver Sage
Season and care of Blue Oak and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oak and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oak is and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Oak is and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Oak and Silver Sage Physical Information
Blue Oak and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Blue Oak and Silver Sage are as follows:
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Blue Oak and Silver Sage
Care of Blue Oak and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Oak 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.