Salvia Species, Andean Silverleaf Sage, Concolor Sage, Peruvian Sage

I just bought a plant in a retail nursery of the undeclared free-trade zone at the Palestinian boundary, for NIS 5.-, much less than $2.-...Read More!
It is a rare species, and maybe I took advantage of an equally rare pricing mistake!

Got my plant started from a small cutting. Its easily rooted. Its so easy to care for I don't know why its not as commonly grown as it ...Read Moreshould be. It tolerates poor soil and neglect. A lot of times I forgot to water it until it wilts terribly. I'm agreeing with the person who said the leaves and stem's sticky. You really needs to wash your hand after you touch any part of this plant. It must be a natural defense to insects because I've not seen any damage on this plant; I've seen other salvia being knaw on. Indeed its a wonderful looking plant, well scented too.

The leaves of this plant are, IMO, the most deliciously-scented of the salvias. In addition, the eggplant purple flowers are some of the ...Read Moremost beautiful amongst the salvias because of the way the color plays off the apple green leaf-tops and the dusty white leaf-bottoms. The long stems make suberb cut flowers that last a week or more in a vase. Additionally, the dried leaves can be used in potpourris and dried arrangements.

Blooms most of the year here in San Diego, CA. Does not require feeding. Thrives on a deep watering every 2-4 weeks (depending on the heat).

The only downside to this plant is that the stalks (but not the leaves or flowers) are very sticky. The resin can stain your clothes, so protection or care is needed when handling the plant.

WOW is this plant a knockout! I already have a weakness for salvias, and this enchanting plant has greatly increased it. Words can't fu...Read Morelly describe the loveliness of the silvery-topped, white-bottomed leaves or the beauty of the black bracts against the silver once it blooms. I think it's better to look at photos of this plant to get a sense of it than to try to read descriptions like mine.

This plant seems very difficult to find here in the US (this year is the first time I've found it in 5 years of trying) so I am going to try overwintering mine inside now that I've finally got a plant and seeing how it does.