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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 2-4 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Salvia argentea (Silver Sage) - A biennial or short lived perennial from the Mediterranean region from Southern Europe and North Africa to the Eastern Mediterranean. It forms a beautiful 1-2 feet high mound by nearly 3 feet across with leaves that are whitish silver-gray, irregularly lobed, and quite fuzzy; at maturity their length is between 8-15 inches and 6 inches across. In early summer mature plants produce a 2-3 foot candelabrum-shaped flower spike that holds white flowers tinged with yellow or pink that are held on tiered whorls. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil. Water only occasionally. Hardy to -20° F and reportedly grown into USDA Zone 5a. This plant is primarily grown for its foliage and its lifespan in the garden may be prolonged if the inflorescence is removed as it is initiated but this plant can also perpetuate itself by seeding about so one may want to let the plant flower and go to seed. Watch for snails which are a known problem for this plant. The specific epithet of this plant is from the Latin word for silver. We have grown this plant at our nursery since 1990.
The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Salvia argentea. |
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