Salvia Species, Himalayan Cloud Sage, Himalayan Yellow Sage

Salvianubicola

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
nubicola (noo-bee-KOH-luh)
Synonym
Salvia glutinosa subsp. nubicola
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Soil pH requirements
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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:

Alameda, California

Albany, California

Calistoga, California

Castro Valley, California

Knights Landing, California

Roseville, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Sammamish, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Albany, CA (Zone 10a) | June 2011 | positive

I love the unusual colors of this flower. My plant is situated in mostly sun and does okay. The foliage smells sort of like marijuana, ...Read More

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Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2007 | neutral

Reseeds easily and blooms Summer and Fall. Tends to melt out
in extreme heat and humidity. Give afternoon shade and water
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Rotterdam, NY (Zone 5b) | October 2005 | positive

I really like this salvia. It's still blooming and it's the end of October here in zone 8. The foliage has a scent but not an over poweri...Read More

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