Salvia daghestanica
Caucasus sage (Salvia daghastanica) is an unusual and rare mat-forming, prostrate perennial with velvety, silver leaves and lavender-purple flowers.
Description:
Caucasus sage (Salvia daghastanica) is an unusual and rare mat-forming, prostrate perennial with velvety, silver leaves forming tight basal rosettes up to 3-4 inches tall. The leaves are densely covered on both surfaces with silver-white hairs. The lavender-purple to purple-blue flowers are held in upright, 8-10 inch tall spikes.
Common Name: Caucasus Sage
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: Blue
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Dry, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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