Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Devil's Backbone
In German
Silver Sage
Devil's Backbone
In French
Silver Sage
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
silver Sage
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Silver Sage
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
silver Sage
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Silver Sage and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Silver Sage and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Silver Sage and Devils Backbone
Care of Silver Sage and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.