Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Bluewings
In German
Silver Sage
Bluewings
In French
Silver Sage
Bluewings
In Spanish
silver Sage
Bluewings
In Greek
Silver Sage
Bluewings
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Bluewings
In Polish
silver Sage
Bluewings
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Bluewings
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Bluewings
Season and care of Silver Sage and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Bluewings Physical Information
Silver Sage and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Bluewings are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Bluewings
Care of Silver Sage and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.