Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China
Types
-
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, 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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Silver Sage
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Silver Sage
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
silver Sage
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Silver Sage
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
silver Sage
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Silver Sage and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Silver Sage and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Silver Sage and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.