Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Silver Sage
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Silver Sage
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
silver Sage
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Silver Sage
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
silver Sage
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Argentum Sage
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Silver Sage and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Silver Sage and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Silver Sage and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.