Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Western United States, Canada
Types
-
Pinus lambertiana
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light 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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water three times weekly in summer
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
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
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Blister Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Douglas squirrels
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PINUS lambertiana
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Sugar Pine
In German
Silver Sage
Sugar Pine
In French
Silver Sage
Sugar Pine
In Spanish
silver Sage
Sugar Pine
In Greek
Silver Sage
Sugar Pine
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Sugar Pine
In Polish
silver Sage
Sugar Pine
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Pinoideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Sugar Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Sugar Pine? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Sugar Pine. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Sugar Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Sugar Pine 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 Sugar Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Sugar Pine
Season and care of Silver Sage and Sugar Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Sugar Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Pine is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Sugar Pine Physical Information
Silver Sage and Sugar Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Sugar Pine are as follows:
Care of Silver Sage and Sugar Pine
Care of Silver Sage and Sugar Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar 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 Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.