General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 10 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 15 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Blue-green
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadhead faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP28,925

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Common names
  • Sage
  • Salvia

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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Mar 20, 2015 4:05 PM concerning plant:
    Salvia sylvestris 'Little Night' is a High Country Gardens introduction.

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