Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
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 hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
रजत बाबा
In German
OstRedbud
Silver Sage
In French
Redbud Orient
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
silver Sage
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
silver Sage
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
silver Sage
In Latin
Cercis
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Silver Sage
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Silver Sage Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Silver Sage are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Eastern Redbud and Silver Sage
Care of Eastern Redbud and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud 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.