Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Ranunculus
रजत बाबा
In German
Ranunkel
Silver Sage
In French
Ranunculus
Silver Sage
In Spanish
ranúnculo
silver Sage
In Greek
Ranunculus
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
silver Sage
In Polish
Ranogkylos
silver Sage
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Ranunculus and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Silver Sage. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Ranunculus and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Silver Sage
Season and care of Ranunculus and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Silver Sage Physical Information
Ranunculus and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Silver Sage are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Ranunculus and Silver Sage
Care of Ranunculus and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus 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.