Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Snails
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Thai Basil
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Hydrangea
रजत बाबा
In German
Hortensie
Silver Sage
In French
Hortensia
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Hortensia
silver Sage
In Greek
υδραγεία
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
silver Sage
In Polish
Hortensja
silver Sage
In Latin
Hibiscus
Argentum Sage
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Thai Basil and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Silver Sage. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Thai Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Thai Basil has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Thai Basil and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Silver Sage
Season and care of Thai Basil and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thai Basil and Silver Sage Physical Information
Thai Basil and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Silver Sage are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Thai Basil and Silver Sage
Care of Thai Basil and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.