Common names:
Strong Spanish Sage
Salvia

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10a
Flowers:Malodorous
Flower Color:Red
Flower Time:Summer
Late summer or early fall
Late fall or early winter
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Uses:Cooked greens
Wildlife Attractant:Hummingbirds
Resistances:Salt tolerant
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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Strong Spanish Sage (Salvia valentina) was a featured
Plant of the Day for August 28, 2016.

Comments:
Posted by Marilyn (Northern KY - Zone 6a) on Feb 23, 2016 10:40 AM

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