Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Sweet Box
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Silver Sage
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Silver Sage
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
silver Sage
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Silver Sage
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
silver Sage
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Argentum Sage
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Silver Sage and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Silver Sage and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Silver Sage and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Silver Sage and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.