Salvia argentea

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Salvia argentea

Silver Sage

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer: Linda Engstrom

Description

This biennial will grow 1-4' tall and 1-3' wide. It has gray/green leaves with white flowers that are sometimes tinged yellow or pink and bloom in spring and summer.

Plant Type

Perennial, Biennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Silver, White

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.