Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Aquatics
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-12
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Does not require 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Silver Sage
Laub- Cattail
In French
Silver Sage
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
silver Sage
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Silver Sage
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
silver Sage
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
silver Sage
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Argentum Sage
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Silver Sage and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Silver Sage and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Silver Sage and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.