Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Odd Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
leatherleaf
In German
Silver Sage
Leatherleaf
In French
Silver Sage
Leatherleaf
In Spanish
silver Sage
leatherleaf
In Greek
Silver Sage
Leatherleaf
In Portuguese
silver Sage
leatherleaf
In Polish
silver Sage
Leatherleaf
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Leatherleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Silver Sage and Leatherleaf
Season and care of Silver Sage and Leatherleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Leatherleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Leatherleaf Physical Information
Silver Sage and Leatherleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Leatherleaf are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Leatherleaf flower color:
- Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Leatherleaf
Care of Silver Sage and Leatherleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.