Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
AMMI majus
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
बिशप निराना
In German
Silver Sage
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Silver Sage
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
silver Sage
biznaga
In Greek
Silver Sage
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
silver Sage
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
silver Sage
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Salvia
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Silver Sage and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Silver Sage and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Silver Sage and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Sage and Bishop's Weed
Care of Silver Sage and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.