Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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Types
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European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
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Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Snails
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Plum
In German
Silver Sage
Pflaume
In French
Silver Sage
prune
In Spanish
silver Sage
ciruela
In Greek
Silver Sage
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
silver Sage
ameixa
In Polish
silver Sage
Śliwka
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Plum
Season and care of Silver Sage and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Silver Sage and Plum Physical Information
Silver Sage and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Plum are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Silver Sage and Plum
Care of Silver Sage and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.