Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Morocco
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
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, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Linear
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Toadflax
रजत बाबा
In German
Toadflax
Silver Sage
In French
Toadflax
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Toadflax
silver Sage
In Greek
Toadflax
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Linária
silver Sage
In Polish
Toadflax
silver Sage
In Latin
Toadflax
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Antirrhineae
Mentheae
Season and Care of Toadflax and Silver Sage
Season and care of Toadflax and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Silver Sage season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toadflax and Silver Sage Physical Information
Toadflax and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Silver Sage are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Toadflax and Silver Sage
Care of Toadflax and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax 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 Toadflax 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.