Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Europe
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
रजत बाबा
In German
Zwergiris
Silver Sage
In French
Dwarf Iris
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Enano Iris
silver Sage
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
silver Sage
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
silver Sage
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage. Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Silver Sage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage
Care of Dwarf Iris and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf 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 Dwarf 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.
