Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
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
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
रजत बाबा
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Silver Sage
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
silver Sage
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
silver Sage
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
silver Sage
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Silver Sage
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Silver Sage Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Silver Sage are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Butternut Squash and Silver Sage
Care of Butternut Squash and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash 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 Butternut Squash 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.