Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China, Korea
Types
-
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Along cemeteries
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
LYCORIS chinensis
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Lycoris Spider lily
In German
Silver Sage
Spinnenlilien
In French
Silver Sage
Lycoris Spider lily
In Spanish
silver Sage
Lycoris Spider lily
In Greek
Silver Sage
Lycoris Spider lily
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Lycoris Spider lily
In Polish
silver Sage
Lycoris Spider lily
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Lycoris Spider lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Spider lily
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Spider lily? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Spider lily. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Spider lily doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Spider lily 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 Spider lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Spider lily
Season and care of Silver Sage and Spider lily is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Spider lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spider lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Spider lily Physical Information
Silver Sage and Spider lily physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Spider lily are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Spider lily
Care of Silver Sage and Spider lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spider lily 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 Spider lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.