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Salvia Species, Minty Kilimanjaro Sage

Salviamerjamie

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Salvia merjamie by salvialoveroz
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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
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Synonym
Salvia abyssinica
Salvia congesta
Salvia nubia
Salvia nudicaulis
Height

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Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Dark Blue
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
Category

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Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow

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