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Silver Sage

Salvia Argentea

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Overview

Salvia argentea, commonly known as Silver Sage, is revered for its striking, woolly white foliage that lends a unique texture to gardens. This biennial herbaceous plant reaches up to 24 inches in height and spreads around 18 inches wide. Thriving in zones 5-8, it prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Silver Sage blooms with subtle white flowers in early summer, bringing a touch of elegance to any landscape.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–10Type Biennial, PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Silver Sage (Salvia Argentea) — The leaves are the centerpiece of this plant

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Biennial, Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Silver Sage (Salvia Argentea) — is a striking perennial herbaceous plant; it is drought-tolerant once established
Silver Sage (Salvia Argentea) — is revered for its striking; the leaves are the centerpiece of this plant
Silver Sage (Salvia Argentea) — It is drought-tolerant once established
Salvia Argentea
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