Salvia argentea |
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Silver Sage |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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.