Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
South America
Types
Not Available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Snails
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Peanut
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
मूंगफली
In German
Silver Sage
Erdnuss
In French
Silver Sage
Cacahuète
In Spanish
silver Sage
Maní
In Greek
Silver Sage
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Amendoim
In Polish
silver Sage
Arachid
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silver Sage and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Peanut. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Peanut has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Peanut
Season and care of Silver Sage and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Silver Sage and Peanut Physical Information
Silver Sage and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Peanut are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Silver Sage and Peanut
Care of Silver Sage and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.