Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Spread: | 30 inches (75 cm) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Inflorescence Height: | 24 to 36 inches (60-90 cm) |
Foliage Mound Height: | 12 to 24 inches (30-60 cm) |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: 1997 Plant Select Winner |
Silver Sage (Salvia argentea) was a featured
Plant of the Day for December 24, 2015.
Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on May 26, 2013 11:47 PM "Salvia argentea (Silver Sage, Silver Salvia, Silver Clary) is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant that is native to an area in southern Europe from Portugal to Bulgaria. Its specific epithet, argentea, refers to the silvery leaves. [ Reply to this comment | |
Posted by NHJenDion (Southern NH - Zone 5b) on Jun 25, 2017 9:39 AM I've noticed that these lose their grey fuzzy look and take on a greener appearance when in flower. [ Reply to this comment | |
lovesblooms | On February 7, 2015 | Seeds sown indoors |
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