Salvia argentea 'Artemis'
Also Known As
- Artemis Silver Sage
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 24"
- W: 40"
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Salvia argentea 'Artemis' plant details
Salvia argentea 'Artemis' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia argentea 'Artemis'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 40 IN wide, 24 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia argentea 'Artemis'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Remarkable for its large felty silver leaves that look fabulous in contrast with fine textured grasses and petite flowers. Easy to grow in well-drained soils, the leaf rosettes send up many-branched trusses of white flowers the second year.
By: Select Seeds
Large fuzzy leaves rosette with white flowers.
Gardening facts about Salvia argentea 'Artemis' plant
How to Grow Salvia argentea 'Artemis'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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