General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 feet
Plant Spread: 6 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.
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

'Jean's Purple Passion' was a featured
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Location: My Property Sunset Zone 23 Sub-Tropical Southern California
Date: 2011-12-30
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Courtesy Robin's Salvias
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Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
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Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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