Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Mandarin
In German
Silver Sage
Mandarin
In French
Silver Sage
mandarin
In Spanish
silver Sage
mandarín
In Greek
Silver Sage
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
silver Sage
tangerina
In Polish
silver Sage
Mandarynka
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Mandarin
Season and care of Silver Sage and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Mandarin Physical Information
Silver Sage and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Mandarin are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Mandarin
Care of Silver Sage and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.