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Salvia, Whorled Sage, Whorled Clary Sage 'Smouldering Torches'

Salviaverticillata

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)

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Species

verticillata (ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh)

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Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

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

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Medium Purple

Foliage

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Other details

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

By dividing the rootball

From softwood cuttings

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