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Silver Scent Sage Salvia officinalis

Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Fall
Mature Size
2' 2'10" 61cm 86cm
Height: 21" - 2'
Spread: 2'7" - 2'10"
Height: 53cm - 61cm
Spread: 79cm - 86cm
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  • Details

    21 - 24 Inches
    33 - 36 Inches
    31 - 34 Inches
    53cm - 61cm
    84cm - 91cm
    79cm - 86cm

    Features

    Culinary and decorative variety has large silver-green leaves and a nice fragrance. A profusion of delightful blue flowers appear in the spring.

    Fragrant Foliage
    Foliage Interest
    Resists: 
    Deer

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    21 - 24 Inches 53cm - 61cm
    Spacing: 
    33 - 36 Inches 84cm - 91cm
    Spread: 
    31 - 34 Inches 79cm - 86cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Blue
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Silver Green
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Spring
    Bloom Time: 
    Grown for Foliage
    Hardiness Zones: 
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    This ornamental sage doubles as a fragrant herb. Attractive flowers bloom in early spring (short days) for added ornamental value. Ideal for both combos and the landscape.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Fertilize once a month.

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