Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Australia
Types
-
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Silver Wattle
In German
Silver Sage
Silver Wattle
In French
Silver Sage
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
silver Sage
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Silver Sage
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
silver Sage
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Silver Sage and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Silver Wattle. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Sage and Silver Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Silver Sage and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Silver Sage and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Sage and Silver Wattle
Care of Silver Sage and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.