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Salvia species/Salvia
Dark purple flowers on unusually tall stalks
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Scientific Name:
Salvia species
Common Name:
Salvia
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10, 11
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Purple
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Salvias are relatively easy to grow. Provide full sunlight and a well drained soil. They can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions from relatively dry to moist soils. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted in large numbers to most salvias.