Salvia Species, Andean Silverleaf Sage, Concolor Sage, Peruvian Sage
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Synonym:Salvia bonplandiana

Synonym:Salvia nigricans

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Dark Purple/Black

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms all year

Other details
Succulent

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow