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Engelmann's sage |
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Engelmann’s salvia |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Lavender-blue |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Engelmann's sage (Salvia engelmannii) was a featured
Plant of the Day for March 6, 2019.
| Posted by Marilyn (Northern KY - Zone 6a) on May 25, 2013 9:29 PM "Salvia engelmannii (Engelmann's sage, Engelmann's salvia) is a herbaceous perennial that is endemic to the limestone hills of central Texas. Salvia engelmannii forms a mound 1 to 1.5 feet tall with velvety leaves. The flowers are pale lavender, growing on 4 to 6 inch spikes." [ Reply to this comment | |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Salvia of the Day: Engelmann's sage (Salvia engelmannii) by Marilyn | Mar 7, 2019 11:41 PM | 3 |
| Are you sowing any new wildflowers this year? by SongofJoy | Feb 17, 2013 1:41 PM | 8 |
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