Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mexico
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
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
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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
tabardillo
In German
Silver Sage
tabardillo
In French
Silver Sage
tabardillo
In Spanish
silver Sage
tabardillo
In Greek
Silver Sage
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Tabardillo
In Polish
silver Sage
Tabardillo
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Silver Sage and Tabardillo
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Tabardillo? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Tabardillo. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Tabardillo doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Tabardillo
Season and care of Silver Sage and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Tabardillo Physical Information
Silver Sage and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Tabardillo are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Tabardillo
Care of Silver Sage and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.