Salvia nutans (Nodding Sage)
Botanical Information
Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Salvia |
Species | nutans |
Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
Origin | Native to Central and Eastern Europe. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -10 to -5 |
Temperature (°F) | 5 to 14 |
Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Thick, green stems support large, velvety, lance-shaped flowers. The leaves are bright green, growing to be rather wide. |
Shape | Upright, to columnar. |
Landscape | Borders, wildlife garden, and as a specimen. |
Propagation | Propagate by division or semi-ripe cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun in soil that is moderately fertile and moist but well-draining. |
Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Mild temperate grasslands (steppes) in the open. |