Salvia Species, Balm-Scented Sage, Grape-Scented Sage
Salviamelissodora

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: melissodora (mel-iss-oh-DOR-uh)

Synonym:Salvia dugesii

Synonym:Salvia scorodoniifolia

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure
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
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Lavender
Medium Purple

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Where to Grow