Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs, Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
shadbush, wild plum
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Temperate Regions
  
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Violet, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Snails
  
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
  
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Food for animals, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
  
AMELANCHIER arborea
  
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
  
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
  
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
  
Juneberry
  
In German
Silver Sage
  
Felsenbirnen
  
In French
Silver Sage
  
Amélanchier
  
In Spanish
silver Sage
  
Amelanchier
  
In Greek
Silver Sage
  
Juneberry
  
In Portuguese
silver Sage
  
Amelanchier
  
In Polish
silver Sage
  
Świdośliwa
  
In Latin
Argentum Sage
  
Amelanchier
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Salvia
  
Amelanchier
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Mentheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Juneberry
Season and care of Silver Sage and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Juneberry Physical Information
Silver Sage and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Juneberry are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Sage and Juneberry
Care of Silver Sage and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.