Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe
Types
-
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Snails
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Silver Sage
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Silver Sage
céleri chou
In Spanish
silver Sage
apio col
In Greek
Silver Sage
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
silver Sage
aipo couve
In Polish
silver Sage
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Mentheae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Silver Sage and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Silver Sage and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Silver Sage and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Sage and Celery Cabbage
Care of Silver Sage and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.