Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Central America
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Silver Sage
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Silver Sage
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
silver Sage
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
Silver Sage
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
silver Sage
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
silver Sage
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
Argentum Sage
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Silver Sage and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Silver Sage and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Silver Sage and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Sage and Globe Amaranth
Care of Silver Sage and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.