General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Blue and white
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Parentage: Salvia rypara x Salvia durifolia

Common names
  • Hybrid River Sage
  • Salvia

Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Jan 9, 2017 5:44 PM concerning plant:
    Another new salvia for 2017 is this introduction from Flowers By The Sea. FBTS grows, sells and specializes in salvias. They are located in Elk, CA.

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