Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
-
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cercis canadensis
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Texas Redbud
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Texas Redbud
रजत बाबा
In German
Texas Redbud
Silver Sage
In French
Texas Redbud
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Texas Redbud
silver Sage
In Greek
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Texas Redbud
silver Sage
In Polish
Texas Redbud
silver Sage
In Latin
Texas Redbud
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Texas Redbud and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Redbud and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Texas Redbud and Silver Sage. Texas Redbud doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Redbud has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like . 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 Texas Redbud and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Silver Sage
Season and care of Texas Redbud and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Redbud and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Redbud and Silver Sage Physical Information
Texas Redbud and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Silver Sage are as follows:
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Texas Redbud and Silver Sage
Care of Texas Redbud and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud 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.