Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Ragged Robin
In German
Silver Sage
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Silver Sage
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
silver Sage
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Silver Sage
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Ragged Robin
In Polish
silver Sage
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Silver Sage and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Silver Sage and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Ragged Robin
Care of Silver Sage and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.