Common names:
Mexican Bush Sage
Velvet Sage
Salvia

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: In Water
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8a
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Russet: u/lphitewePr
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Late spring or early summer
Fall
Uses: Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Awards and Recognitions: Texas Superstar®
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

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