Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
रजत बाबा
In German
Dutch Iris
Silver Sage
In French
Dutch Iris
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
silver Sage
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
silver Sage
In Polish
Dutch Iris
silver Sage
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Silver Sage
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Silver Sage season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Silver Sage Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Silver Sage are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Dutch Iris and Silver Sage
Care of Dutch Iris and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris 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.