Life Span
Biennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Tree Mallow
In German
Silver Sage
Baum Mallow
In French
Silver Sage
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
silver Sage
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Silver Sage
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Mallow
In Polish
silver Sage
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Argentum Sage
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Tree Mallow. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Silver Sage and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Silver Sage and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Tree Mallow
Care of Silver Sage and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.