Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
Rosa canina
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Dog Rose
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Silver Sage
Heckenrose
In French
Silver Sage
Dog Rose
In Spanish
silver Sage
Perro se levantó
In Greek
Silver Sage
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Dog Rose
In Polish
silver Sage
Dzika róża
In Latin
Argentum Sage
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Dog Rose
Season and care of Silver Sage and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Dog Rose Physical Information
Silver Sage and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Dog Rose are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Dog Rose
Care of Silver Sage and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.