Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
not available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Silver Sage
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Silver Sage
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
silver Sage
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Silver Sage
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
silver Sage
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
silver Sage
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Morbus nasturtium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Silver Sage and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Mashua. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Mashua has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Sage and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Mashua
Season and care of Silver Sage and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Mashua Physical Information
Silver Sage and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Mashua are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Sage and Mashua
Care of Silver Sage and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.