Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, 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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TORENIA fournieri
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Bluewings
रजत बाबा
In German
Bluewings
Silver Sage
In French
Bluewings
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Bluewings
silver Sage
In Greek
Bluewings
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Bluewings
silver Sage
In Polish
Bluewings
silver Sage
In Latin
Bluewings
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Linderniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bluewings and Silver Sage
Season and care of Bluewings and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Bluewings and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluewings season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluewings and Silver Sage Physical Information
Bluewings and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bluewings and Silver Sage are as follows:
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
Bluewings leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Bluewings and Silver Sage
Care of Bluewings and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bluewings 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.