Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
-
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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
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
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
peruvian lily
In German
Silver Sage
peruanische Lilie
In French
Silver Sage
lis des Incas
In Spanish
silver Sage
lirio peruano
In Greek
Silver Sage
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
silver Sage
lírio peruano
In Polish
silver Sage
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Salvia
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Silver Sage and Peruvian-Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Peruvian-Lily? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Peruvian-Lily. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Silver Sage and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Silver Sage and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Sage and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Silver Sage and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.