Silver Sage

China Doll

About Silver Sage and China Doll

Silver Sage

China Doll

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Herbs, Shrub

Tree

Origin

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Radermachera sinica

Number of Varieties

2517

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8 - 5

10-8

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.80 cm490.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Silver

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Slugs, Snails

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Snails

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Allergy

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Astringent

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SALVIA argentea

RADERMACHERA sinica

Common Name

Silver Clary, Silver Sage

China Doll

In Hindi

रजत बाबा

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

In German

Silver Sage

Zimmeresche

In French

Silver Sage

china doll

In Spanish

silver Sage

china doll

In Greek

Silver Sage

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

In Portuguese

silver Sage

china árvore boneca

In Polish

silver Sage

China Doll drzewo

In Latin

Argentum Sage

Sinis pupa ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Salvia

Radermachera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

90017

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Sage and China Doll

Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and China Doll? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and China Doll. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and China Doll doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and China Doll has allergic reactions like . 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 China Doll and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silver Sage and China Doll

Season and care of Silver Sage and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and China Doll season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.

Silver Sage and China Doll Physical Information

Silver Sage and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and China Doll are as follows:

Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Silver Sage and China Doll

Care of Silver Sage and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.