PLATINUM® sage
Salvia canescens var. daghestanica
Silvery-white mats of beautiful foliage are studded with spires of dark blue flowers. Very hardy perennial for edging, rock gardens or as a slow spreading groundcover. Perennial. Xeriscape. Read more here.
Tips from the pros: Prefers well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage sporadic rebloom.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 8-12 inches |
| Width | 12-18 inches |
| Flowering Season | Early summer |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 5-10 |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | No |
| Native Origins | N/A |
| Year Introduced | 2006 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Hand trim back dead stems in spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived perennial if growing conditions are correct. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |