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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 30 inches (75cm)
Plant Spread: 2 feet
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Salvia
  • Sage

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Uploaded by longk
Location: Loki Schmidt Garten - Botanischer Garten der Universitaet Hamburg
Uploaded by longk
Location: Loki Schmidt Garten - Botanischer Garten der Universitaet Hamburg
Location: Botanical Garden Leipzig, Germany
Date: 2022-09-17
Location: My back yard garden
Date: Summer 2012

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Courtesy Robin's Salvias
  • Uploaded by vic
Location: Loki Schmidt Garten - Botanischer Garten der Universitaet Hamburg
Date: 2022-09-13
Location: Loki Schmidt Garten - Botanischer Garten der Universitaet Hamburg
Date: 2022-09-13

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Comments:
  • Posted by longk (Oxford UK - Zone 8a) on Mar 17, 2017 1:23 AM concerning plant:
    This Salvia is one of the hardiest I've owned. It has remained in leaf this winter despite lows of -7°c. It is also a truly phenomenal bloomer.
    If it has a downside it is that it is a bit of a thug and will grow into other plants to the point that it can smother other strong growing S.microphylla cultivars.
  • Posted by Thalictrum (Noordwijk, The Netherlands - Zone 8a) on Dec 12, 2012 5:27 PM concerning plant:
    This is a very strong Salvia. In my garden it withstands lots of stormy sea winds, living only a 5-minute walk from the North Sea. Very easy to multiply by taking cuttings.

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