Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Eastern Europe
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Sea 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
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Dwarf Iris
In German
Silver Sage
Zwergiris
In French
Silver Sage
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
silver Sage
Enano Iris
In Greek
Silver Sage
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
silver Sage
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Dwarf Iris. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Silver Sage and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Silver Sage and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Silver Sage and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Silver Sage and Dwarf Iris
Care of Silver Sage and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.