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Salvia |
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Culinary Sage |
Salvia officinalis subsp. oxyodon | Accepted |
Salvia officinalis var. purpurascens | Synonym |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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Error with Salvia officinalis in DB? by molanic | Oct 23, 2017 7:52 AM | 5 |
Synonyms or not? by HamiltonSquare | Jun 19, 2014 5:02 PM | 7 |
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