Andean silver-leaf sage (Salvia discolor)

Andean silver-leaf sage (Salvia discolor) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as Andean silver-leaf sage.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Andean silver-leaf sage
Scientific name: Salvia discolor
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Andean silver-leaf sage (Salvia discolor) – Scott Zona, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Andean silver-leaf sage (Salvia discolor) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons