Salvia
Scientific Name
Salvia spp.
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
5a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Salvia grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Clay
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Medium Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Salvia is Deciduous
Spread
1-10 feet
Height
1-8 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- Varies
Flower Color
- Pink
- Red
- Purple
- Blue
- White
Additional Detail
Flowers vary. Fruit is inconspicuous. | Pests/Diseases: rust, powdery mildew, stem rot, leaf spots are common. Also has white flies, aphids, mealy bugs, spider mites | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
