Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
Stevia
Silver Sage
In French
Stevia
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Stevia
silver Sage
In Greek
Stevia
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Stevia
silver Sage
In Polish
Stewia
silver Sage
In Latin
Stevia
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Mentheae
Properties of Stevia and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Silver Sage. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Stevia and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Silver Sage
Season and care of Stevia and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Silver Sage Physical Information
Stevia and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Silver Sage are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Stevia and Silver Sage
Care of Stevia and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Stevia 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.