Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
AESCULUS californica
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
California Buckeye
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
In German
Silver Sage
California Buckeye
In French
Silver Sage
California Buckeye
In Spanish
silver Sage
California Buckeye
In Greek
Silver Sage
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
In Portuguese
silver Sage
California Buckeye
In Polish
silver Sage
Kalifornia Buckeye
In Latin
Argentum Sage
California Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silver Sage and California Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and California Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and California Buckeye. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and California Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and California Buckeye has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Sage and California Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and California Buckeye
Season and care of Silver Sage and California Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and California Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and California Buckeye Physical Information
Silver Sage and California Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and California Buckeye are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Sage and California Buckeye
Care of Silver Sage and California Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 California Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.