This biennial to perennial has spreading rosettes of large silvery-woolly soft textured oblong leaves. The white to pinkish 2-lipped tube-shaped flowers appear in a terminal cluster during midsummer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 9

Salvia argenteais naturally found from southern Europe to northern Africa growing in sharply drained moist fertile soils in a protected sunny position snd is frost and drought tender.

Silver Sage is a biennial to perennial plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and is planted in rockeries or herb gardens. It is also suitable for containers and establishes from seed in 1 to 2 years. It produces lateral rosettes and flowers should be removed to increase the life of the leaves. In cold climates it can be grown under glass or as an indoor plant but must be placed in a well-lit position. ID 1570

Salvia(SAL-vee-uh) argentea(at-GEN-tee-ah)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family