Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America
Types
-
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
-
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
-
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, 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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Chokecherry
In German
Silver Sage
Chokecherry
In French
Silver Sage
Chokecherry
In Spanish
silver Sage
Chokecherry
In Greek
Silver Sage
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Chokecherry
In Polish
silver Sage
Chokecherry
In Latin
Argentum Sage
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Chokecherry
Season and care of Silver Sage and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Chokecherry Physical Information
Silver Sage and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Chokecherry are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Silver Sage and Chokecherry
Care of Silver Sage and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.