Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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Types
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Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, 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, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
firethorn
In German
Silver Sage
firethorn
In French
Silver Sage
firethorn
In Spanish
silver Sage
firethorn
In Greek
Silver Sage
firethorn
In Portuguese
silver Sage
firethorn
In Polish
silver Sage
firethorn
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Firethorn
Season and care of Silver Sage and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firethorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Firethorn Physical Information
Silver Sage and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Firethorn are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Firethorn
Care of Silver Sage and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.