Salvia lavandulifolia (Spanish Sage)
Botanical Information
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Salvia |
Species | lavandulifolia |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Native to Spain and southern France. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-10) |
Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A compact sub-shrub perennial with silver-green, downey leaves, as well as violet-blue flowers in summer. |
Shape | Bushy. |
Landscape | Gravel garden, coastal garden, flower bed, flower border. |
Propagation | Propagate by softwood cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil. |
Pests | Susceptible to honey fungus, powdery mildews, verticillium wilt, foot rot, and root rot. |
Notable Specimens | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |