Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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 Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
रजत बाबा
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Silver Sage
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Silver Sage
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
silver Sage
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
silver Sage
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
silver Sage
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Ram's Horn and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Ram's Horn and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Ram's Horn and Silver Sage. Ram's Horn doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Ram's Horn does not have fragrant flowers. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Silver Sage
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ram's Horn and Silver Sage Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Silver Sage are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Ram's Horn and Silver Sage
Care of Ram's Horn and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.