Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Elliptic, toothed
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Grape tomato
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Silver Sage
Traube Tomate
In French
Silver Sage
tomate uva
In Spanish
silver Sage
tomate uva
In Greek
Silver Sage
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
silver Sage
tomate uva
In Polish
silver Sage
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Argentum Sage
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Silver Sage and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Silver Sage and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Silver Sage and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Grape Tomato
Care of Silver Sage and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.