Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Single Flowers, Double or duplex
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Abandonment, Heart problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
GERBERA
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Barberton Daisy, Flori Line Midi Gerbera Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
barbeton daisy
In German
Silver Sage
Barbeton daisy
In French
Silver Sage
Barbeton daisy
In Spanish
silver Sage
barbeton margarita
In Greek
Silver Sage
barbeton μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Barbeton daisy
In Polish
silver Sage
barbeton stokrotka
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Barberton primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Mutisioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Barberton Daisy
Season and care of Silver Sage and Barberton Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Barberton Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barberton Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barberton Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberton Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Barberton Daisy Physical Information
Silver Sage and Barberton Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Barberton Daisy height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Barberton Daisy are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Barberton Daisy flower color: Pink
- Barberton Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Barberton Daisy
Care of Silver Sage and Barberton Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barberton Daisy pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberton Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.