Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Temperate Regions
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Silver Sage
Große Bartgras
In French
Silver Sage
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
silver Sage
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Silver Sage
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
silver Sage
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Silver Sage and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Silver Sage and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Big Bluestem
Care of Silver Sage and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.