Salvia Species, Gentian Sage, Spreading Sage

Salviapatens

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
patens (PAT-ens)
Synonym
Salvia decipiens
Salvia macrantha
Salvia spectabilis
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Dark Blue
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Albany, California

Richmond, California

San Jose, California(2 reports)

Temecula, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Wauchula, Florida

Somerville, Massachusetts

Coos Bay, Oregon

Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania

Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Quilcene, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Q
Quilcene, WA | July 2022 | positive

Surprisingly in the 4th year with it here on the Olympic Peninsula with lows down to 15⁰ .

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Coos Bay, OR (Zone 9a) | July 2015 | positive

This gorgeous blue salvia is in it's third year in my garden. We have had two mild winters in a row now, so can't be sure if it will cont...Read More

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| August 2011 | positive

The color is naturally the most well-known advantage of this late-summer bloomer (such a wonderful, clear blue!) But I find that I'm enjo...Read More

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Hanover, PA | October 2010 | positive

I grew 4 plants from seed (50% germ. rate) and planted them in our red, white, & blue garden. Because tall red cannas stood behind them, ...Read More

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Seattle, WA | May 2009 | positive

I grow this as an annual in Seattle, in full sun, good soil, moderate water. It spreads and blooms more and more profusely from July into...Read More

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Somerville, MA (Zone 6b) | June 2008 | positive

Uncharacteristically for salvias, this beautiful plant forms a tuber that can be dug and stored over the winter in colder climates like m...Read More

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Kalama, WA (Zone 8b) | January 2007 | positive

This salvia isn't evergreen in my zone 8b garden.
It dies down to the ground after our first really good frost. But it has reliabl...Read More

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(Zone 4b) | October 2005 | positive

Beautiful true blue flowers, grows big and produces lots of flowers and seeds in the late Summer. Tolerates cold nights quite well.

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(Zone 8a) | July 2005 | positive

Grows well in full sun in thick clay, but won't overwinter in the UK there. You'll need to stop snails devouring the small plants - I fin...Read More

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Northern California, CA | August 2003 | positive

Fast grower, absolutely BLUE flowers, that standout anywhere in the garden.

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Oakland, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2002 | positive

Only 1 month old from 1-gallon can but already has grown a third larger. Incredible clear blue flowers really stand out, adds lovely vert...Read More

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