Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Temperate Regions
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
regal geranium
In German
Silver Sage
Regal Geranie
In French
Silver Sage
geranium royale
In Spanish
silver Sage
geranio regia
In Greek
Silver Sage
regal geranium
In Portuguese
silver Sage
gerânio régio
In Polish
silver Sage
regal geranium
In Latin
Argentum Sage
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Silver Sage and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Silver Sage and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Regal Geranium
Care of Silver Sage and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.