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Common
name: "Silver Sage"
Latin name: Salvia argentea
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Zone: 5
- 8
Elevation to: 8500'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 24" - 30"
Spread: 24"
Flowers: Yes, June - July
Flower type: Panicles
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 15+
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Pictured: Salvia
argentea |
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1997
Plant Select™ winner |
Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in compost rich, well drained soil. Space new
container grown plants 24" - 36" apart. Dislikes
having wet feet while dormant. "Silver Sage is a short lived perennial.
Grows well in containers.
Propagation: Seed can be started in a cold frame or
greenhouse in early spring and moved outdoors after danger of
frost has passed. For faster growth... purchase pre-started plants
at your local Garden Center. Once established plants can be
divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids or powdery mildew. |
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