Salvia, Downy Sage, Mexican Sage, Rose Leaf Sage 'El Butano'

Salviapuberula

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
puberula (pub-ER-uh-luh)
Synonym
Salvia involucrata var. puberula
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Magenta (pink-purple)
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Soil pH requirements
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:

San Leandro, California

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Raleigh, North Carolina

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