Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Hydrangea
In German
Silver Sage
Hortensie
In French
Silver Sage
Hortensia
In Spanish
silver Sage
Hortensia
In Greek
Silver Sage
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Hortênsia
In Polish
silver Sage
Hortensja
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Silver Sage and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Chocolate-root. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Silver Sage and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Silver Sage and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Silver Sage and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Chocolate-root
Care of Silver Sage and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.