10-12" tall x 12" wide. Platinum® Dwarf Silver-leaf Sage is an outstanding Old World species with huge, pure blue flowers on short spikes held over fuzzy silver foliage in late spring. Slowing spreading with deep roots it makes a nice small groundcover. Grows in any soil including heavy clay! Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
Common Name | Platinum® Dwarf Silver Leaf Sage |
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Botanical Name | Salvia daghestanica Platinum® |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Blue |
Mature Height | 10-12" tall |
Mature Spread | 12" wide |
Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil |
Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Good For Containers, Evergreen, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant |
Awards | Plant Select |
Special Groups | High Country Gardens Introduction |
Ideal Region | Western Only |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |