Salvia, Hybrid Sage, Ornamental Sage 'Phyllis Fancy'

Salvia

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Lavender
White/Near White
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Blue-Green
Classification
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Castro Valley, California

Encinitas, California

Richmond, California

Naples, Florida

Cary, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Cincinnati (Anderson Twp), OH (Zone 6a) | October 2011 | positive

S. 'Phyllis Fancy' is our Ruby-throated Hummingbirds' favorite late summer bloom for nectar. It even beats out our Salvia 'Black & Blue'...Read More

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Cary, NC | January 2011 | positive

This salvia thrives in Raleigh heat. The only problem is that it's top heavy, and when it gets windy some branches snap. Supporting hoop ...Read More

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

A hybrid. Very tender plant. Winter annual in mild climate. Doesn't like high temps. Morning sun, High shade. humous soil will help it su...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | February 2005 | positive

This is another hybrid salvia similar in appearance to S. "Waverly".
Another vigorous and showy salvia, neat habit and fast to est...Read More

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