Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Asia
Types
-
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, 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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Spinach
In German
Silver Sage
Spinat
In French
Silver Sage
Épinards
In Spanish
silver Sage
Espinacas
In Greek
Silver Sage
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Espinafre
In Polish
silver Sage
Szpinak
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Spinach. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Spinach
Season and care of Silver Sage and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Spinach Physical Information
Silver Sage and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Spinach are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Spinach
Care of Silver Sage and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.