Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
8 - 5
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, 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
Lobed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part 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
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
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
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Common Mallow
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
malva neglecta
रजत बाबा
In German
malva neglecta
Silver Sage
In French
malva neglecta
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
silver Sage
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
silver Sage
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
silver Sage
In Latin
neglecta malva
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Silver Sage. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Silver Sage
Season and care of Common Mallow and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Silver Sage season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Silver Sage Physical Information
Common Mallow and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Silver Sage are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Common Mallow and Silver Sage
Care of Common Mallow and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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.