Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mediterranean
Habitat
Temperate Regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Silver Sage
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Silver Sage
arbousier
In Spanish
silver Sage
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Silver Sage
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
silver Sage
medronheiro
In Polish
silver Sage
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Argentum Sage
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Silver Sage and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Silver Sage and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Strawberry Tree
Care of Silver Sage and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.