Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
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
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM frutescens
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Tabasco Pepper
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
रजत बाबा
In German
Tabasco Pfeffer
Silver Sage
In French
Tabasco poivre
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Tabasco Pepper
silver Sage
In Greek
Tabasco πιπέρι
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Tabasco pimenta
silver Sage
In Polish
papryka tabasco
silver Sage
In Latin
Tabasco Pepper
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Tabasco Pepper and Silver Sage
Season and care of Tabasco Pepper and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Tabasco Pepper and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabasco Pepper and Silver Sage Physical Information
Tabasco Pepper and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Tabasco Pepper and Silver Sage are as follows:
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Silver Sage
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabasco Pepper 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.