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Silver Sage 'Artemis' (Salvia argentea 'Artemis')

Artemis Sage
Artemis foliage
Artemis habit

Overview

Salvia argentea 'Artemis' is a cultivar of Silver Sage prized for its spectacular, large, woolly, silver-white leaves that form a striking basal rosette. It is a biennial or short-lived perennial. In its second year, it produces tall, branching spikes of white flowers with pink tinges, but the foliage is the main attraction.

Taxonomy

  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Genus: Salvia
  • Species: argentea
  • Cultivar: 'Artemis'

Culture

Full sun, extremely well-drained, gritty soil. Drought tolerant. Grows 2–3 feet tall in bloom. Hardy to zone 5. Excellent for foliage effect in rock gardens, gravel gardens, and dry borders. Remove flower spikes to prolong foliage life.

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