Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Houseplant
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Australia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Silver Sage
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Silver Sage
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
silver Sage
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Silver Sage
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
silver Sage
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Lamiales
Commelinales
Family
Lamiaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Salvia
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Silver Sage and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Silver Sage and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Silver Sage and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.