Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Silver Sage
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Silver Sage
mandrake américain
In Spanish
silver Sage
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Silver Sage
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
silver Sage
mandrake americano
In Polish
silver Sage
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Lamiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Sage and Mayapple
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Mayapple? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Mayapple. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Mayapple doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Mayapple has allergic reactions like . 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 Mayapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Mayapple
Season and care of Silver Sage and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Mayapple Physical Information
Silver Sage and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Mayapple are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Mayapple
Care of Silver Sage and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.