Common names:
Tall Red Colombian Sage
Salvia

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Wet
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 3
Flowers:Other
Flower Color:Purple
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Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late fall or early winter
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Other
Uses:Shade Tree
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Salt tolerant
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Preferred depth
Conservation status:Extinct (EX)

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