Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Elliptic
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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 leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Pepper
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Silver Sage
Capsicum
In French
Silver Sage
Capsicum
In Spanish
silver Sage
Pimiento
In Greek
Silver Sage
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
silver Sage
cápsico
In Polish
silver Sage
papryka
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Capsicum
Season and care of Silver Sage and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Silver Sage and Capsicum Physical Information
Silver Sage and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Capsicum are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Capsicum
Care of Silver Sage and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.