Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Spoon Shaped
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In German
Silver Sage
Tatsoi
In French
Silver Sage
Tatsoi
In Spanish
silver Sage
Tatsoi
In Greek
Silver Sage
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Tatsoi
In Polish
silver Sage
Tatsoi
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Tatsoi
Season and care of Silver Sage and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Tatsoi Physical Information
Silver Sage and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Tatsoi are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Tatsoi
Care of Silver Sage and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.