Salvia argentea AGM
- Pot size: approx. 2L
- Height and Spread: 90-120cm (3-4ft) x 60cm (2ft) after 2-5 years
That this particular Salvia with its silvery leaves is indigenous to sunny regions - notably the Mediterranean coast - is no surprise and associated with this is the fact that once established it is drought tolerant. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
In early summer robots, furry stalks appear bearing pretty, typically salvia-like flowers - white with pretty marking.
- Well drained, light soil
- All aspects
- Full sun
The flowers are pretty but most people grow this short-lived perennial for the furry foliage, if that’s the case, cut the flower stalks back as they appear to avoid the foliage dying off. Otherwise leave the flowers to benefit the pollinators, and allow them to self-seed to produce more plants for next year.