Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
South America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Snails
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Peppertree
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Peppertree
रजत बाबा
In German
Peppertree
Silver Sage
In French
Peppertree
Silver Sage
In Spanish
peppertree
silver Sage
In Greek
Peppertree
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Peppertree
silver Sage
In Polish
Peppertree
silver Sage
In Latin
Peppertree
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Silver Sage
Season and care of Peppertree and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Silver Sage Physical Information
Peppertree and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Silver Sage are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Peppertree and Silver Sage
Care of Peppertree and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree 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.