Common names:
Sage
Cherry Red Mountain Sage
Salvia

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Fern
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 13
Leaves:Glaucous
Semi-evergreen
Flowers:Fragrant
Nocturnal
Flower Color:Mauve: grid larett r eChhyBrec,,Sr
Orange
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
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Suitable Locations:Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses:Dye production
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Gophers/Voles
Tolerates foot traffic
Salt tolerant
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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