Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Pot Marigold
In German
Silver Sage
Ringelblume
In French
Silver Sage
pot Marigold
In Spanish
silver Sage
Caléndula
In Greek
Silver Sage
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
silver Sage
pot Marigold
In Polish
silver Sage
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Silver Sage and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Silver Sage and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Pot Marigold
Care of Silver Sage and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.