General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 4 feet (1.2 m)
Plant Spread: 4 - 8 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Red
Other: Red-salmon, Cherry red, Pinkish-orange, Pink-red
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Divide plants in Spring
Containers: Not suitable for containers

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Common names
  • Salvia

Salvia (Salvia microphylla var. neurepia) was a featured
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Date: Apr 8, 2011 1:25 AM
Location: western Oregon
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