Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
agricultural areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Snails
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
Zucchini
Silver Sage
In French
Courgette
Silver Sage
In Spanish
calabacín
silver Sage
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
abobrinha
silver Sage
In Polish
Kabaczek
silver Sage
In Latin
zucchini
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Silver Sage
Season and care of Zucchini and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Silver Sage season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Silver Sage Physical Information
Zucchini and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Silver Sage are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Zucchini and Silver Sage
Care of Zucchini and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini 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.