silver sage

Gray aromatic plant

Silver sage is a shrubby plant native to western North America, with silvery-gray foliage and a distinctive aromatic scent.

The name applies to several species in the genus *Artemisia*, particularly *Artemisia cana*, which thrives in dry, alkaline soils.

Silver sage is used in landscaping for its drought tolerance and muted color: The hillside was dotted with silver sage and rabbitbrush.

Related
  • Great BasinClosed hydrological region, American West
  • grayNeutral achromatic hue
  • dustyCoated with fine particles
  • prairieOpen grassy flatland
  • desertTo leave behind completely

herb · aromatic · leaves · dry · western · shrub · lavender · muted · muted tones · foliage · high desert · high plains · native · native plant · perennial · soft · woolly · drought

Opposites
foliage color

silver sagepurple sage

Aromatic shrub, violet flowers

Family

silver, silvery, silvered, silvering, silvers, silverware, silversmith, sage, sages

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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G