Salvia argentea
Silver Sage
Also known as: Salvia alpestris Hausskn. ex Nyman +16 more
- Salvia alpestris Hausskn. ex Nyman
- Salvia argentea subsp. patula (Desf.) Maire
- Salvia argentea var. aurasiaca (Pomel) Maire
- Salvia argentea var. fontanesiana Maire
- Salvia argentea var. gussonei Boiss. ex Nyman
- Salvia argentea var. mesatlantica Maire
- Salvia argentea var. patula (Desf.) A.M.Hern., 1982
- Salvia argentea var. patula (Desf.) Nyman
- Salvia argentea var. pomelii Maire
- Salvia atlantica Pers.
- Salvia aurasiaca Pomel
- Salvia patula Desf.
- Salvia rhodopea Velen.
- Salvia saccata Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange
- Salvia suaveolens Pomel
- Salvia tmolea Boiss.
- Sclarea argentea (L.) Mill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Salvia argentea (commonly known as Silver sage) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany