Silver Sage

Cumin

About Silver Sage and Cumin

Silver Sage

Cumin

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual

Type

Herbs, Shrub

Herbs

Origin

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin

Number of Varieties

253

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-8-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

8 - 5

12-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

50.80 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Slugs, Snails

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Snails

Insects

Allergy

Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Astringent

Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages

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

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SALVIA argentea

CUMINUM cyminum

Common Name

Silver Clary, Silver Sage

Cumin

In Hindi

रजत बाबा

जीरा संयंत्र

In German

Silver Sage

Kümmelpflanze

In French

Silver Sage

Usine de cumin

In Spanish

silver Sage

planta de comino

In Greek

Silver Sage

εργοστάσιο κύμινο

In Portuguese

silver Sage

Cumin planta

In Polish

silver Sage

Kmin roślin

In Latin

Argentum Sage

Cumin plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Apiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Salvia

Cuminum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Scandiceae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Apioideae

Number of Species

900100

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Sage and Cumin

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

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Season and Care of Silver Sage and Cumin

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

Silver Sage and Cumin Physical Information

Silver Sage and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Cumin are as follows:

Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green

Care of Silver Sage and Cumin

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