Common names:
Wood Sage
Violet Sage
Ornamental Meadow Sage
Balkan Clary
Perennial Woodland Sage
Salvia

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 3
Leaves:Good fall color
Evergreen
Flowers:Malodorous
Flower Color:Brown
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Late fall or early winter
Inflorescence Type:Panicle
Uses:Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Rabbit Resistant
Tolerates foot traffic
Salt tolerant
Pollinators:Bats
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Not suitable for containers
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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