Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
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Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
रजत बाबा
In German
Magnolienbaum
Silver Sage
In French
magnolia
Silver Sage
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
silver Sage
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
magnólia
silver Sage
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
silver Sage
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Sage
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Silver Sage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Silver Sage Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Silver Sage are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Sage
Care of Magnolia Tree and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.