Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Japan
Types
-
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
hakone grass
In German
Silver Sage
Hakone Gras
In French
Silver Sage
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
silver Sage
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Silver Sage
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Hakone grama
In Polish
silver Sage
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Silver Sage and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Silver Sage and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Silver Sage and Hakone Grass
Care of Silver Sage and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.