Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mexico
Types
-
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Tuberose
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
रजनीगंधा
In German
Silver Sage
Tuberose
In French
Silver Sage
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
silver Sage
nardo
In Greek
Silver Sage
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Tuberosa
In Polish
silver Sage
Tuberoza
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Tuberose
Season and care of Silver Sage and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Tuberose Physical Information
Silver Sage and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Tuberose are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Silver Sage and Tuberose
Care of Silver Sage and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.