Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
it is a type of cabbage
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Habitat
agricultural areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
रजत बाबा
In German
Rotkohl
Silver Sage
In French
Chou rouge
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
silver Sage
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
silver Sage
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
silver Sage
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Silver Sage
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Silver Sage Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Silver Sage are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Red Cabbage and Silver Sage
Care of Red Cabbage and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Cabbage 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.