Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Red Elderberry
In German
Silver Sage
Rote Holunder
In French
Silver Sage
Red sureau
In Spanish
silver Sage
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Silver Sage
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Red Elderberry
In Polish
silver Sage
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Argentum Sage
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Lamiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Silver Sage and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Silver Sage and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Silver Sage and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Red Elderberry
Care of Silver Sage and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.