Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe
Types
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Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
david ward
In German
Silver Sage
david ward
In French
Silver Sage
david ward
In Spanish
silver Sage
david ward
In Greek
Silver Sage
david ward
In Portuguese
silver Sage
david ward
In Polish
silver Sage
david ward
In Latin
Argentum Sage
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Silver Sage and David Ward
Season and care of Silver Sage and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and David Ward Physical Information
Silver Sage and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and David Ward are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and David Ward
Care of Silver Sage and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.