Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
skyrocket juniper
In German
Silver Sage
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Silver Sage
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
silver Sage
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Silver Sage
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
silver Sage
foguete zimbro
In Polish
silver Sage
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Argentum Sage
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Silver Sage and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Silver Sage and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Silver Sage and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Silver Sage and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.