Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
-
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Phlox plant
In German
Silver Sage
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Silver Sage
plante Phlox
In Spanish
silver Sage
planta de Phlox
In Greek
Silver Sage
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
silver Sage
planta Phlox
In Polish
silver Sage
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Argentum Sage
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Phlox
Season and care of Silver Sage and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Silver Sage and Phlox Physical Information
Silver Sage and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Phlox are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Phlox
Care of Silver Sage and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox pruning is done 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 Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.