Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
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Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
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Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Snails
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
sweetshrub
रजत बाबा
In German
sweetshrub
Silver Sage
In French
sweetshrub
Silver Sage
In Spanish
sweetshrub
silver Sage
In Greek
sweetshrub
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
silver Sage
In Polish
sweetshrub
silver Sage
In Latin
sweetshrub
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Silver Sage
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Silver Sage Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Silver Sage are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Sweetshrub and Silver Sage
Care of Sweetshrub and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub 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.