Common names:
Giant Flowered Purple Sage
Mojave Sage
Rose Sage
Mountain Desert Sage
Salvia
Blue Sage

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Fern
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5a
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Malodorous
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Broadleaf
Flowers: Showy
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Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
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Other
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Dye production
Medicinal Herb
Suitable for forage
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Fire Resistant
Tolerates dry shade
Drought tolerant
Awards and Recognitions: A.H.G.A. Hosta of the Year: tÂa5®PnletlcSe02 0
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

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