Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
-
Habitat
-
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Snails
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Squash
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
Squash
Silver Sage
In French
Squash
Silver Sage
In Spanish
calabacín
silver Sage
In Greek
σκουός
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
abóbora
silver Sage
In Polish
kabaczek
silver Sage
In Latin
cucurbita
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Silver Sage
Season and care of Squash and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Silver Sage Physical Information
Squash and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Squash and Silver Sage are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Squash and Silver Sage
Care of Squash and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.