Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs, Shrub
  
Herbs, Shrub
  
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
  
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Temperate Regions
  
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
  
10-5
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pale White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Circular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Snails
  
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Abdominal distension
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
  
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
  
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
  
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
  
Dwarf Bamboo
  
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
  
अजवाइन
  
In German
Silver Sage
  
Ajowan
  
In French
Silver Sage
  
Ajowan
  
In Spanish
silver Sage
  
Trachyspermum ammi
  
In Greek
Silver Sage
  
σπόρους καραμπίνα
  
In Portuguese
silver Sage
  
aipo
  
In Polish
silver Sage
  
seler
  
In Latin
Argentum Sage
  
semina Carom
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Apiales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Apiaceae
  
Genus
Salvia
  
Trachyspermum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Mentheae
  
Apieae
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Apioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Silver Sage and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Silver Sage and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Ajwain plant
Care of Silver Sage and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.