Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, 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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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 stellata
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Post Oak
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
रजत बाबा
In German
Post oak
Silver Sage
In French
Post oak
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Post oak
silver Sage
In Greek
Post Oak
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Post Oak
silver Sage
In Polish
post Oak
silver Sage
In Latin
Post quercu
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Post Oak and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Post Oak and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Post Oak and Silver Sage. Post Oak doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Post Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Post Oak has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like . 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 Post Oak and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Post Oak and Silver Sage
Season and care of Post Oak and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Post Oak and Silver Sage Physical Information
Post Oak and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Silver Sage are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Post Oak and Silver Sage
Care of Post Oak and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post 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 Post 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.