Summary: 1  Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) is the worldâs most commonly used skin antiseptic. 2  Rubbing alcohol is made from coal gas and water. In the United States, manufacturers also use a sulfuric acid in the manufacturing process, and tiny amounts of sulfuric acid remain in the finished product.
Frost Tender or Heat Tender. The basic definition of a tender plant is a perennial plant that will not survive the winter outdoors because it is sensitive to frost, but some plants are also labeled as heat tender.ost plants classified as tender do not thrive in cold temperatures, while those classified as hardy can survive wintry conditions, although the lowest temperature these plants can handle varies from plant to plant.
Noteworthy Characteristics. As the common name suggests, pineapple sage is noted for the pineapple aroma and flavor of its foliage when crushed. This is a shrubby tender perennial (subshrub tendencies in its native habitat) that features opposite, ovate, soft-hairy, light green leaves (to 3â long) on square stems.his salvia is a tender perennial that is winter hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 where it is best grown in humusy, even moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade, poor soils and some drought. Avoid wet soils.