Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Orange
In German
Silver Sage
Orange
In French
Silver Sage
Orange
In Spanish
silver Sage
naranja
In Greek
Silver Sage
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
silver Sage
laranja
In Polish
silver Sage
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Argentum Sage
aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Orange? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Orange. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Orange 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 Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Orange
Season and care of Silver Sage and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Orange Physical Information
Silver Sage and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Orange are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Orange
Care of Silver Sage and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orange 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.