Salvia argentea

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

 

Description

This biennial will grow 3'-4' tall and 1'-3' wide. It has grey-green leaves with white flowers that are sometimes tinged yellow or pink and bloom in spring and summer. Slugs and snails love this Salvia too.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Biennial

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

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

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border

 

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.