Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Water Celery
रजत बाबा
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Silver Sage
In French
Céleri d'eau
Silver Sage
In Spanish
El apio agua
silver Sage
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Aipo água
silver Sage
In Polish
Seler Woda
silver Sage
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oenantheae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Celery and Silver Sage
Season and care of Water Celery and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Silver Sage Physical Information
Water Celery and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Silver Sage are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Water Celery and Silver Sage
Care of Water Celery and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.
