Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Gray 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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
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
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
ERYSIMUM linifolium
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Wallflower
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
wallflower
In German
Silver Sage
Goldlack
In French
Silver Sage
giroflée and ravenelle
In Spanish
silver Sage
Alhelí
In Greek
Silver Sage
Μη χορεύων θεατής χορού
In Portuguese
silver Sage
goivo-amarelo
In Polish
silver Sage
Lak
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Wallflower
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 Wallflower
Season and care of Silver Sage and Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wallflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Wallflower Physical Information
Silver Sage and Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Wallflower are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Silver Sage and Wallflower
Care of Silver Sage and Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.