Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
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Habitat
Well Drained
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
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, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Nectarine
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
nectarine
रजत बाबा
In German
Nektarine
Silver Sage
In French
nectarine
Silver Sage
In Spanish
nectarina
silver Sage
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
nectarina
silver Sage
In Polish
nektarowy
silver Sage
In Latin
nectarine
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Nectarine and Silver Sage
Season and care of Nectarine and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nectarine and Silver Sage Physical Information
Nectarine and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Silver Sage are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Nectarine and Silver Sage
Care of Nectarine and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine 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.