Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Lisianthus
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Lisianthus
In German
Silver Sage
Lisianthus
In French
Silver Sage
Lisianthus
In Spanish
silver Sage
Lisianthus
In Greek
Silver Sage
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Lisianthus
In Polish
silver Sage
Eustoma
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Lamiaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Lisianthus
Season and care of Silver Sage and Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Lisianthus Physical Information
Silver Sage and Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Lisianthus height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Lisianthus are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Silver Sage and Lisianthus
Care of Silver Sage and Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.