Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Western Asia
Types
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Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Habitat
Temperate Regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In German
Silver Sage
Brotweizen
In French
Silver Sage
pain de blé
In Spanish
silver Sage
El pan de trigo
In Greek
Silver Sage
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
silver Sage
pão de trigo
In Polish
silver Sage
chleb pszenny
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Triticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Silver Sage and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Silver Sage and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Silver Sage and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
- Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Sage and Bread Wheat
Care of Silver Sage and Bread Wheat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bread Wheat 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 Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.