Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
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Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
it is a type of geranium
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Habitat
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Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
रजत बाबा
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Silver Sage
In French
Géranium zonal
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
silver Sage
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
silver Sage
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
silver Sage
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like . 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 Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage
Care of Zonal Geranium and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.