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

Synonym:Salvia orgyalis

Height

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
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Category

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