Silver sage
Salvia argentea
Silver sage is an exceptional foliage plant that adds lovely contrast to western landscapes. It has fuzzy, elephant ear leaves covered with long, silky hairs. The white flowers are produced on candelabra-like stems in early summer. This is a dramatic accent plant for the water-smart garden or perennial border, originating in the eastern Mediterranean region. Perennial. Xeriscape.
Tips from the pros: Deadhead entire stalks of spent flowers to promote the silvery, fuzzy foliage and to prevent reseeding.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 24-36 inches |
| Width | 18-24 inches |
| Flowering Season | Early summer |
| Flower Color | White |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4a-10 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | No |
| Year Introduced | 1997 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Hand trim back dead stems in spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance and allow to go to seed. Thin out any undesireable seedlings. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |
