Salvia Species, Eyelash-Leaved Sage

Salviablepharophylla

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
blepharophylla (blef-ar-oh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Red
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Succulent
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Auburn, California

Chico, California

Corona, California

Fairfield, California

Perris, California

Sacramento, California

San Marino, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Austin, Texas

Belton, Texas

Haltom City, Texas

Mansfield, Texas

Mico, Texas(2 reports)

New Caney, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
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Mico, TX | April 2017 | positive

My eyelash - leaved Sage has bloomed constantly since I planted them! Instructions say sun or part shade, but I live in the lower Texas ...Read More

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New Caney, TX (Zone 8b) | June 2007 | positive

Blooms OK in morning shade and afternoon sun..froze to the ground but reemerged in spring.. ( zone 8b)

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(Sheryl) Gainesboro, TN (Zone 6b) | March 2006 | positive

Blooms almost constantly here in Phoenix. Easily propagated by soft wood cuttings. Blooms are an especially vivid red that will fade to...Read More

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(Zone 9a) | October 2003 | positive

It has amazingly vivid red flowers. It's called blepharophylla because it has tiny eyelash type hairs at the leaf edges.

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