Silver Sage
Salvia argentea
Silver Sage (Salvia argentea) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 18–30 in tall and 18–24 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Huge silver-furred rosette; short-lived but reseeds; touch the leaves.
low water18–30 in tall and 18–24 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Salvia argentea
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 18–30 in tall and 18–24 in wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- white
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- moderate
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Silver Sage good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Silver Sage is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Silver Sage get?
- It matures to about 18–30 in tall and 18–24 in wide.
- How much water does Silver Sage need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Silver Sage native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
