Salvia Species, Wild Sage
Salviaprzewalskii

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: przewalskii (sha-VAL-skee-eye)

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details
Deciduous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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