Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
South Africa
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Cape Daisy
In German
Silver Sage
Cape Daisy
In French
Silver Sage
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
silver Sage
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Silver Sage
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Cape Daisy
In Polish
silver Sage
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Salvia
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Silver Sage and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Silver Sage and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Silver Sage and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Silver Sage and Cape Daisy
Care of Silver Sage and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.