Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Well drained
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
Lonicera japonica
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
जापानी Honeysuckle
In German
Silver Sage
Japanese Honeysuckle
In French
Silver Sage
Chèvrefeuille japonais
In Spanish
silver Sage
madreselva japonesa
In Greek
Silver Sage
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Honeysuckle japonês
In Polish
silver Sage
wiciokrzew japoński
In Latin
Argentum Sage
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Lamiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Japanese Honeysuckle doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Japanese Honeysuckle has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle
Season and care of Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral.
Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle Physical Information
Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
- Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle
Care of Silver Sage and Japanese Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.