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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 7 feet
Plant Spread: 6 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Other: Lavender-purple
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Sage
  • Salvia

'Lavender Lace' was a featured
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Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2012-12-09
Blooms profusely during the Fall and Winter in Florida. A great n
Location: My garden
Blooms not quite open yet on this 6+ ft. plant
Location: My garden
Date: Oct. 21, 2021
Planted early spring, over 6 feet and just starting to bloom
Location: My garden
Location: My garden
Date: Nov 2021
Over 6 ft tall and loved by the bees

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

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