Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Japan
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Dark 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
Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs less 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, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
sasanqua
In German
Silver Sage
sasanqua
In French
Silver Sage
sasanqua
In Spanish
silver Sage
sasanqua
In Greek
Silver Sage
sasanqua
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Sasankya
In Polish
silver Sage
Sasankya
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Sasanqua
Season and care of Silver Sage and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Sasanqua Physical Information
Silver Sage and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Sasanqua are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Sasanqua
Care of Silver Sage and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done 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 Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.