Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Roadsides
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
cotoneaster
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
cotoneaster
रजत बाबा
In German
Zwergmispel
Silver Sage
In French
cotonéaster
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
silver Sage
In Greek
Cotoneaster
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
silver Sage
In Polish
irga
silver Sage
In Latin
Cornus
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Silver Sage
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotoneaster and Silver Sage Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Silver Sage are as follows:
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Cotoneaster and Silver Sage
Care of Cotoneaster and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster 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 Cotoneaster 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.