Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
-
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Temperate Regions
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fibre
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Needle Grass
In German
Silver Sage
Nadel- Gras
In French
Silver Sage
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
silver Sage
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Silver Sage
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
silver Sage
agulha Relva
In Polish
silver Sage
igła do trawy
In Latin
Argentum Sage
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Pooideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Needle Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Needle Grass? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Needle Grass. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Needle Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Needle Grass
Season and care of Silver Sage and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Needle Grass Physical Information
Silver Sage and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Needle Grass are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Sage and Needle Grass
Care of Silver Sage and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.