Salvia, Balkan Clary, Ornamental Sage, Perennial Meadow Salvia, Violet Sage 'Rose Queen'

Salviax sylvestris

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
x sylvestris (sil-VESS-tris)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 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
N/A
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

NORTH FORK, California

Palm Harbor, Florida

Grayslake, Illinois

Mackinaw, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Constantine, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Hopkins, Minnesota

Belton, Missouri

Ellenville, New York

Aberdeen, South Dakota

Knoxville, Tennessee

Leesburg, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | June 2011 | positive

This has proven hardy for me in zone 4, and I have it planted with a northern exposure. It is in its 3rd year and is now nice and full a...Read More

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Palmyra, IL (Zone 5b) | July 2006 | positive

I just bought 3 plugs from Green mountain transplants..I'm hoping they will do well..I'll update later this year or next spring/summer......Read More

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(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | positive

'Rose Queen' grows fast from seed, and will even do a bit of self-seeding. It is very pretty in full bloom. My information says it is h...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This sage has stunning deep pink flower spikes that can reach a height of 20". Blooms June to July, then later in autumn, if deadheaded....Read More

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