Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water occasionally
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
henbit deadnettle
In German
Silver Sage
henbit deadnettle
In French
Silver Sage
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
silver Sage
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
Silver Sage
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
silver Sage
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
silver Sage
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Argentum Sage
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Silver Sage and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Silver Sage and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Silver Sage and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Silver Sage and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.