Salvia Species, Caribbean Sage, Tree Sage

Salviaarborescens

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
arborescens (ar-bo-RES-senz)
Synonym
Salvia arborescens var. dolichocarpa
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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