Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Peacock Ginger
In German
Silver Sage
Pfau Ingwer
In French
Silver Sage
paon gingembre
In Spanish
silver Sage
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
Silver Sage
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
silver Sage
gengibre pavão
In Polish
silver Sage
paw imbiru
In Latin
Argentum Sage
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Lamiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Silver Sage and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Peacock Ginger. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of Silver Sage and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
Silver Sage and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Sage and Peacock Ginger
Care of Silver Sage and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.