Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
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
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
-
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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bonemeal, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Insects
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIANELLA
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Dianella, Flax Lily
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Dianella
रजत बाबा
In German
Dianella
Silver Sage
In French
Dianella
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Dianella
silver Sage
In Greek
Dianella
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Dianella
silver Sage
In Polish
Dianella
silver Sage
In Latin
Dianella
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Chlorophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Dianella and Silver Sage
Season and care of Dianella and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Dianella and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dianella season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dianella is and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dianella is and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dianella and Silver Sage Physical Information
Dianella and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Dianella height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Dianella and Silver Sage are as follows:
Dianella flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Dianella leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Dianella and Silver Sage
Care of Dianella and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dianella pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dianella 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.