Life Span
Biennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China, Japan
Types
-
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Temperate Regions
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
winter daphne
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
winter daphne
In German
Silver Sage
Daphne odora
In French
Silver Sage
Daphne odora
In Spanish
silver Sage
Daphne odora
In Greek
Silver Sage
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Daphne odora
In Polish
silver Sage
Daphne odora
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Winter Daphne. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Silver Sage and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Silver Sage and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Silver Sage and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Sage and Winter Daphne
Care of Silver Sage and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.