Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
-
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, 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
Apply N-P-K
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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Silver Sage
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
Silver Sage
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
silver Sage
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
Silver Sage
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
silver Sage
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Black Wattle
Season and care of Silver Sage and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Wattle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Black Wattle Physical Information
Silver Sage and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Black Wattle are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Sage and Black Wattle
Care of Silver Sage and Black Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.