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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Salvia argentea, or silver sage, is an eye-catching herbaceous perennial native to southern Europe.

It has large, ruffled-looking leaves covered in a fine layer of silver hairs, giving them a soft downy appearance. In late summer the rosette is topped by tall stems bearing white, hooded flowers. It looks fantastic in a sunny spot, such as a free-draining gravel garden.

For best results, grow Salvia argentea in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. The flowers can be cut back before they set seed to prolong the life of the plant. Salvia argentea has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Salvia and wildlife

Salvia is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Salvia poisonous?

Salvia has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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