Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Well Drained
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Bluebeard
रजत बाबा
In German
Blaubart
Silver Sage
In French
Bluebeard
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Barba Azul
silver Sage
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
silver Sage
In Polish
Sinobrody
silver Sage
In Latin
Bluebeard
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bluebeard and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Bluebeard and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Bluebeard and Silver Sage. Bluebeard doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Bluebeard does not have fragrant flowers. Bluebeard has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like . 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 Bluebeard and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Silver Sage
Season and care of Bluebeard and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluebeard and Silver Sage Physical Information
Bluebeard and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Silver Sage are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Bluebeard and Silver Sage
Care of Bluebeard and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard 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.