Salvia Species, Balsamic Sage, Pubescent Sage

Salviatomentosa

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
tomentosa (toh-men-TOH-suh)
Synonym
Salvia brachystemon
Salvia fruticum
Salvia grandiflora
Salvia nusairiensis
Salvia trigonocalyx
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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
Bloom Time
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Succulent
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Herbs
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Lexington, Massachusetts

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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