Common names:
Indigo Woodland Sage
Salvia
Forskahl's sage

Also sold as:
  • Salvia forskahlei
  • Salvia forsskaolii

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8a
Flowers: Other
Flower Color: Brown
Purple
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Flower Time: Summer
Late fall or early winter
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Birds
Pollution
Pollinators: Beetles
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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Indigo Woodland Sage (Salvia forskaehlei) was a featured
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Comments:
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Posted by wcgypsy (Northern California) on Sep 23, 2014 4:25 AM

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