Salvia Species, Mid-East Sage, Wild Sage
Salviaviscosa

Synonym:Salvia gaillardotii

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Category

Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow