Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12 - 1
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Silver Sage
Florida Lisianthus
In French
Silver Sage
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
silver Sage
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
Silver Sage
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
silver Sage
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Florida Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Lamiaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Silver Sage and Florida Lisianthus
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Florida Lisianthus? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Florida Lisianthus. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Florida Lisianthus doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Florida Lisianthus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Florida Lisianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of Silver Sage and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Florida Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
Silver Sage and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Silver Sage and Florida Lisianthus
Care of Silver Sage and Florida Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.