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. |
Photographs
Salvia nutans, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Salvia nutans, flower. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.