Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Cordate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Zonal Geranium
In German
Silver Sage
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Silver Sage
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
silver Sage
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Silver Sage
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
silver Sage
zonal Geranium
In Polish
silver Sage
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Silver Sage and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Zonal Geranium. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Silver Sage and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Silver Sage and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Silver Sage and Zonal Geranium
Care of Silver Sage and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
