Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
रजत बाबा
In German
Tampala
Silver Sage
In French
Tampala
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Tampala
silver Sage
In Greek
Tampala
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Tampala
silver Sage
In Polish
Tampala
silver Sage
In Latin
Tampala
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Salvia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tampala and Silver Sage
Season and care of Tampala and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Silver Sage Physical Information
Tampala and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Silver Sage are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Tampala and Silver Sage
Care of Tampala and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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 Tampala 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.