| Description | A tall growing annual with spikes of dark blue flowers. One of my favorite plants. |
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| Pronunciation | (SAL-vee-a)(fa-rih-NAY-see-a) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Hardiness Zone | tender perrennial |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | This annual will handle some of the early light frosts that occur in the fall. After the heavy frosts, the plant seems to become petrified and still will have good color and ornamental value. |
| Flowers | spikes of dark blue flowers |
| Dimensions | 36" tall, doesn't need to be staked or pinched, space 12" or more on center |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Native Site | Species is native to Texas and Mexico. |
| Cultivar Origin | The species was introduced into cultivation in 1847. |
| Misc Facts | Salvia are often called sages. |
| Author's Notes | This plant is rather hard to find. I have grown "Blue Bedder" and used it in commercial gardens |
| Notes & Reference | #28-Cottage Garden Annuals(Clive Lane) |
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