Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
South Africa
Types
-
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan, Silver
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
Lance shaped
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Blue Daisy
Plant
In German
Silver Sage
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
In French
Silver Sage
Bleu Daisy
Plante
In Spanish
silver Sage
margarita azul
Planta
In Greek
Silver Sage
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
In Portuguese
silver Sage
margarida azul
Plantar
In Polish
silver Sage
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Daisy blue
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Blue Daisy
Season and care of Silver Sage and Blue Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Blue Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Blue Daisy Physical Information
Silver Sage and Blue Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Blue Daisy are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Blue Daisy
Care of Silver Sage and Blue Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Daisy pruning is done 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 Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.