Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
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Habitat
shade of upland trees
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Snails
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
winter daphne
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
winter daphne
रजत बाबा
In German
Daphne odora
Silver Sage
In French
Daphne odora
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Daphne odora
silver Sage
In Greek
Daphne odora
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
silver Sage
In Polish
Daphne odora
silver Sage
In Latin
Daphne odora
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Winter Daphne and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Silver Sage. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Silver Sage
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Silver Sage Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Silver Sage are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Winter Daphne and Silver Sage
Care of Winter Daphne and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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.