Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
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Habitat
open forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
रजत बाबा
In German
Silver Wattle
Silver Sage
In French
Mimosa d'été
Silver Sage
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
silver Sage
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
silver Sage
In Polish
Silver Wattle
silver Sage
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Wattle and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Silver Sage. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage 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 Wattle and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Silver Sage
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Silver Sage season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Wattle and Silver Sage Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Silver Sage are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Silver Wattle and Silver Sage
Care of Silver Wattle and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.