Salvia Species, Turkish Cliff Sage

Salviarecognita

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
recognita (re-kog-NEE-ta)
Synonym
Salvia argaea
Salvia orgyalis
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
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
Full Sun
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Sequim, Washington

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Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) | March 2006 | positive

Wintersowed seeds or use GA-3 to make the seeds grow. Produces 3ft. rosy-white flowers.

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