Artemis silver sage
Salvia argentea 'Artemis'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall9 to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Prostrate
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White tinged with pink
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Artemis' silver sage (Salvia argentea 'Artemis') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, loamy or clay soil. It stays low, at 6 to 12 inches tall, and spreads 9 to 18 inches in a prostrate habit. White flowers tinged with pink open from early to late summer. Deer tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Lemon thyme, Blue grama, and Blazing star.