Salvia Species, Nettleleaf Sage, Wild Sage

Salviaurticifolia

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
urticifolia (ur-tik-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Salvia chapmanii
Salvia urticifolia var. longifolia
Salvia urticifolia var. major
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet
Medium Purple
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Velvet/Fuzzy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Concord, New Hampshire

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