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SALVIA argentea
Commonly known as Silver sage
Rosettes of silver furry leaves with spikes of soft pink white flowers
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Deciduous - ovate to oblong, toothed, woolly leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - soft pink-white flowers -
Height - 90cm (36in) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - rosette-forming biennial or short-lived perennial
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Partial shade - light dappled shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - makes good ground cover at front of border and is a good foil for colourful summer flowers. Flower spikes can be removed to preserve appearance of foliage and to avoid weakening plant. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails on young growth. -
Place of origin - southern Europe, northern Africa. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Panicles - - many-branched terminal panicles
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Tubular - to 3cm (1¼in) long
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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