Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
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Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Silver Sage
rosa Ipe
In French
Silver Sage
rose Ipe
In Spanish
silver Sage
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Silver Sage
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
silver Sage
rosa Ipe
In Polish
silver Sage
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Salvia
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Silver Sage and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Silver Sage and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Sage and Pink Ipe
Care of Silver Sage and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.