General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
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 11
Plant Height: 18 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Mauve
Other: Magenta-purple; Purplish rose
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP22520

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Trade name information:
Series: Suncrest
Cultivar name: 'Orchid Glow'
Common names
  • Autumn Sage
  • Salvia

'Orchid Glow' was a featured
Plant of the Day for October 16, 2016.
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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2016-09-14
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2016-09-13
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2016-09-13
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Jun 22, 2014 3:37 PM concerning plant:
    Salvia x jamensis 'Orchid Glow' is a Suncrest Nurseries hybrid introduction. Suncrest Nurseries is located in CA.

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