Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
रजत बाबा
In German
QUICKSTICK
Silver Sage
In French
QUICKSTICK
Silver Sage
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
silver Sage
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
QuickStick
silver Sage
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
silver Sage
In Latin
Quickstick
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Silver Sage
Season and care of Quickstick and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Silver Sage season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Silver Sage Physical Information
Quickstick and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Silver Sage are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Quickstick and Silver Sage
Care of Quickstick and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.