Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
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
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
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
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
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.