Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
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Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
White Willow
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
White Willow
रजत बाबा
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Silver Sage
In French
Le saule blanc
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
silver Sage
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
silver Sage
In Polish
wierzba biała
silver Sage
In Latin
Populus alba
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Salicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Willow and Silver Sage
Season and care of White Willow and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Silver Sage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Silver Sage Physical Information
White Willow and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Silver Sage are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of White Willow and Silver Sage
Care of White Willow and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow 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.