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Salvia Species, African Blue Sage, Rough Blue Sage

Salviachamelaeagnea

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)

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Synonym

Salvia chamelaeagnus

Salvia paniculata

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

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

Blue-Violet

Foliage

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Other details

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

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

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Siirenias

Oak Park, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2013 | positive

I saw this plant at a local Botanic Garden, blooming in lots of shade from oak trees. No small feat for a full sun plant.

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