Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Silver Sage
Heidekraut
In French
Silver Sage
bruyère
In Spanish
silver Sage
brezo
In Greek
Silver Sage
ερείκη
In Portuguese
silver Sage
urze
In Polish
silver Sage
wrzos
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Heather
Season and care of Silver Sage and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heather season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Silver Sage and Heather Physical Information
Silver Sage and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Heather are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Heather
Care of Silver Sage and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.