Salvia Species, Alfrican Alpine Sage, Sawtooth Mountain Sage
Salviaruncinata

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: runcinata (run-sin-AH-ta)

Synonym:Salvia monticola

Synonym:Salvia sisymbrifolia

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 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)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Light Blue
Dark Blue
White/Near White

Foliage
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Where to Grow