Salvia aethiopis

Also Known As

Salvia aethiopsis

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Salvia aethiopis plant details

Salvia aethiopis is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia aethiopis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia aethiopis

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely silvery hairy foliage that form a big rosette that morphs into a good 3 foot tall massive candelabra of white flowers the second year. Think S. argentea, but with more attractive flowers. Best to cut back most of the flowers before they set seed or it will be inclined to be a bit monocarpic. Zone 5, guessing. -Joseph