Common names:
Gentian Sage
Salvia

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5b
Flowers:Other
Flower Color:Multi-Color
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
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Winter
Year Round
Other
Underground structures:Taproot
Uses:Erosion control
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Birds
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Not suitable for containers
Conservation status:Extinct in the Wild (EW)

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Comments:
Posted by Marilyn (Northern KY - Zone 6a) on Feb 23, 2016 9:48 AM

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