Salvia 'Phyllis Fancy' (Phyllis Fancy Salvia)
Botanical Information
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Salvia |
Cultivar | 'Phyllis Fancy' |
Category | Perennials |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-5) - 1 |
Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
Height | 1.5 - 2 m |
Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | 'Phyllis Fancy' is a 2 m tall perennial with bright leaves and small, tubular flowers. |
Shape | Upright and bushy. |
Landscape | Cut Flowers, borders and beds, container and pollinator and wildlife gardens. |
Propagation | By softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood in late summer, also by simple layering. |
Cultivation | Grows outdoors in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade in a frost-free border. Protect from excessive winter moisture. |
Pests | Susceptible to powdery mildew, rust, stem rot, fungal leaf spots, whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs and spider mites |
Notable Specimens | Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |