Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Asia, India
Types
-
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
दालचीनी
In German
Silver Sage
Zimt
In French
Silver Sage
Cannelle
In Spanish
silver Sage
Canela
In Greek
Silver Sage
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Canela
In Polish
silver Sage
Cynamon
In Latin
Argentum Sage
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Cinnamon
Season and care of Silver Sage and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Cinnamon Physical Information
Silver Sage and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Cinnamon are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Silver Sage and Cinnamon
Care of Silver Sage and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.