Silver Sage

Mexican primrose

About Silver Sage and Mexican primrose

Silver Sage

Mexican primrose

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Herbs, Shrub

Perennial

Origin

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Texas

Types

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

2525

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-88-10

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AHS Heat Zone

8 - 5

10-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

50.80 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Alternate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Snails

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Astringent

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

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

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SALVIA argentea

OENOTHERA mexicana

Common Name

Silver Clary, Silver Sage

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

In Hindi

रजत बाबा

Mexican primrose

In German

Silver Sage

Rosa Nachtkerze

In French

Silver Sage

Mexican primrose

In Spanish

silver Sage

Primrose mexicana

In Greek

Silver Sage

Μεξικού Primrose

In Portuguese

silver Sage

Mexican Primrose

In Polish

silver Sage

Mexican Primrose

In Latin

Argentum Sage

Mexicanus Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Myrtales

Family

Lamiaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Salvia

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Mentheae

Onagreae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

900145

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Sage and Mexican primrose

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

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Season and Care of Silver Sage and Mexican primrose

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

Silver Sage and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Silver Sage and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Mexican primrose are as follows:

Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Silver Sage and Mexican primrose

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