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Common
name: "Purple Rain Sage"
Latin name: Salvia verticillata
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Zone: 4
- 8
Elevation to: 7500'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 24" - 30"
Spread: 18" - 24"
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Flower type: Racemes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 15+
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Pictured: Salvia
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in well drained soil. "Purple Rain
Sage" is tolerant of most soil types. Space new container
grown plants 24" - 36" apart. Deadhead after initial
flowering to promote a second showing. Flowers are good for
cutting.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring
and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For faster
growth... purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.
Once established plants can be divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Aphids or spider mites. |
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