Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple
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
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Citron
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
Zitrone
Silver Sage
In French
Citron
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Cidra
silver Sage
In Greek
Κίτρο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
cidra
silver Sage
In Polish
Cytryna
silver Sage
In Latin
Chron
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Citron and Silver Sage
Season and care of Citron and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Silver Sage Physical Information
Citron and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Citron and Silver Sage are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Citron and Silver Sage
Care of Citron and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done 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 Citron 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.