Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Fall, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Perilla plant
In German
Silver Sage
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Silver Sage
plante Perilla
In Spanish
silver Sage
planta de perilla
In Greek
Silver Sage
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
silver Sage
planta Perilla
In Polish
silver Sage
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Perilla
Season and care of Silver Sage and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Perilla Physical Information
Silver Sage and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Perilla are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Silver Sage and Perilla
Care of Silver Sage and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.