Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Temperate Regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
9 - 1
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Silver Sage
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Silver Sage
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
silver Sage
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Silver Sage
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
silver Sage
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Dame's Rocket. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Silver Sage and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Silver Sage and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Dame's Rocket
Care of Silver Sage and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.