Salvia argentea
Silver Sage
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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.