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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'

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, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.

Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.