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Salviacanescens

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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
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Species
canescens (kan-ESS-kens)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Blue-Violet
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Propagation Methods

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

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Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials
Where to Grow

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