Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Snails
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Pawpaw
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
रजत बाबा
In German
Papaya Pflanze
Silver Sage
In French
usine de papaye
Silver Sage
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
silver Sage
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
planta mamão
silver Sage
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
silver Sage
In Latin
quince herba
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Annonaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Salvia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pawpaw and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Silver Sage. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Pawpaw and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Silver Sage
Season and care of Pawpaw and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pawpaw and Silver Sage Physical Information
Pawpaw and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and Silver Sage are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Pawpaw and Silver Sage
Care of Pawpaw and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pawpaw 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.