Salvia (Sage or Salvia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Cut Flowers; flower borders and beds; wall-side borders; container plants; wildlife gardens. |
| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood in late summer, also by simple layering or seed. |
| 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 |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Salvia 'Eveline'.
Salvia 'Summer Jewel Red'.
Salvia 'Phyllis Fancy'. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.
Salvia 'So Cool Pale Blue'. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.
Salvia 'Kisses and Wishes'.