Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Aquatics
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
5-8
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
duckweed
रजत बाबा
In German
Entengrütze
Silver Sage
In French
lentille d'eau
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
silver Sage
In Greek
duckweed
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
silver Sage
In Polish
Rzęsa
silver Sage
In Latin
duckweed
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Duckweed and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Duckweed and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Duckweed and Silver Sage. Duckweed doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Duckweed does not have fragrant flowers. Duckweed 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 Duckweed and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duckweed and Silver Sage
Season and care of Duckweed and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Silver Sage Physical Information
Duckweed and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Silver Sage are as follows:
Care of Duckweed and Silver Sage
Care of Duckweed and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.