Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern United States
Types
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Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
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Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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, 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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, 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
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Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
slash pine
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Silver Sage
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Silver Sage
slash pine
In Spanish
silver Sage
pino slash
In Greek
Silver Sage
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
silver Sage
pinho barra
In Polish
silver Sage
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Argentum Sage
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Silver Sage and Slash Pine
Season and care of Silver Sage and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Slash Pine Physical Information
Silver Sage and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Slash Pine are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Slash Pine
Care of Silver Sage and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.