Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
South America
Types
-
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Weeping
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
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
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Peppertree
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Peppertree
In German
Silver Sage
Peppertree
In French
Silver Sage
Peppertree
In Spanish
silver Sage
peppertree
In Greek
Silver Sage
Peppertree
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Peppertree
In Polish
silver Sage
Peppertree
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Peppertree
Season and care of Silver Sage and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Peppertree Physical Information
Silver Sage and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Peppertree are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Peppertree
Care of Silver Sage and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.