Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
Red, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
रजत बाबा
In German
Overcup Oak
Silver Sage
In French
Overcup Oak
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
silver Sage
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
silver Sage
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
silver Sage
In Latin
Oryza
Argentum Sage
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Silver Sage
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Silver Sage Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Silver Sage are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Overcup Oak and Silver Sage
Care of Overcup Oak and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak 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.