Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In German
Silver Sage
Stevia
In French
Silver Sage
Stevia
In Spanish
silver Sage
Stevia
In Greek
Silver Sage
Stevia
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Stevia
In Polish
silver Sage
Stewia
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Eupatorieae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Stevia
Season and care of Silver Sage and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Stevia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Stevia Physical Information
Silver Sage and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Stevia are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Stevia
Care of Silver Sage and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.