Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Scale Insects, Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used for flooring, cabinet making
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
मैगनोलिया
In German
Silver Sage
Umbrella Tree
In French
Silver Sage
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
silver Sage
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
Silver Sage
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
silver Sage
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
Argentum Sage
O lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Silver Sage and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Silver Sage and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Silver Sage and Umbrella Tree
Care of Silver Sage and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.