Silver Sage

Meadow Phlox

About Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox

Silver Sage

Meadow Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Herbs, Shrub

Flowering Plants

Origin

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Number of Varieties

2560

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-85-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8 - 5

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.80 cm38.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Silver

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Slugs, Snails

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Snails

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Astringent

Aging, Antispasmodic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SALVIA argentea

PHLOX maculata

Common Name

Silver Clary, Silver Sage

Meadow Phlox

In Hindi

रजत बाबा

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

Silver Sage

Wiese Phlox

In French

Silver Sage

Meadow Phlox

In Spanish

silver Sage

prado Phlox

In Greek

Silver Sage

Meadow Phlox

In Portuguese

silver Sage

Meadow Phlox

In Polish

silver Sage

łąka Phlox

In Latin

Argentum Sage

Phlox meadow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Solanales

Family

Lamiaceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Salvia

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

90070

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox

Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Meadow Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox

Season and care of Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox Physical Information

Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox are as follows:

Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox

Care of Silver Sage and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.