Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Desert, Dry areas, Dry Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Tan, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Itchiness, Rash, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Blue Oat Grass
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
ब्लू जई घास
In German
Silver Sage
Blau Ährengras
In French
Silver Sage
Bleu Oat Grass
In Spanish
silver Sage
Azul hierba de avena
In Greek
Silver Sage
Μπλε βρώμης Grass
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Azul Aveia
In Polish
silver Sage
Niebieski Owies trawa
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Blue Oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Salvia
Helictotrichon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Blue Oat Grass
Season and care of Silver Sage and Blue Oat Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Blue Oat Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Oat Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Oat Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oat Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Blue Oat Grass Physical Information
Silver Sage and Blue Oat Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Blue Oat Grass height is 45.00 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Blue Oat Grass are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Blue Oat Grass flower color: Blue Green
- Blue Oat Grass leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Silver Sage and Blue Oat Grass
Care of Silver Sage and Blue Oat Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oat Grass pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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 Oat Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.