Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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Types
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Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Light 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
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Jessamine
In German
Silver Sage
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Silver Sage
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
silver Sage
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
Silver Sage
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
silver Sage
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Jessamine
Season and care of Silver Sage and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jessamine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Jessamine Physical Information
Silver Sage and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Jessamine are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Sage and Jessamine
Care of Silver Sage and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.