Sage, Silver

Name: Sage, Silver

Botanical Name: Salvia argentea

Zone: 5-8

Soil: Well drained soil is a must.

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Time and Color: White flowers in late spring to early summer.

Description: Easily mistaken for mullein or lamb's ears, silver sage is highly touchable. This is one biennial to grow for the unique foliage and not for the flower. Like other hairy plants, it thrives in dry sites and hot sun. Plant it between rocks and surround it with lacy verbena, or plant it solo in a pot. As the summer heats up, the fuzzy foliage will get bigger and whiter. Spikes of flowers will appear in the second year. Excellent at the front of the border where the foliage can be seen and appreciated. Short lived perennial, but spectacular for a couple of years. Grows only 12-18 inches.