Salvia Species, Beach Sage, Golden Sage
Salviaafricana-lutea 'Kirstenbosch'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: africana-lutea (af-ri-KAHN-uh LOO-tee-uh)
Cultivar: Kirstenbosch

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Full Sun

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Orange
Bright Yellow
Brown/Bronze

Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow