Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China
Types
-
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen', Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cold Regions, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antioxidants, Cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Kernel, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Chewing, Gum, Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Nectarine, Redchief Nectarine, White Nectarine
In German
Silver Sage
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
In French
Silver Sage
Pêcher
In Spanish
silver Sage
Prunus persica
In Greek
Silver Sage
Prunus persica var. nucipersica «Κόκκινο Διευθύνων»
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Pessegueiro
In Polish
silver Sage
Brzoskwinia zwyczajna
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Prunus persica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Silver Sage and White Nectarine
Season and care of Silver Sage and White Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and White Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and White Nectarine Physical Information
Silver Sage and White Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas White Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and White Nectarine are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
White Nectarine flower color: Light Pink
- White Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and White Nectarine
Care of Silver Sage and White Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.