Salvia Species, Chia Sage, Mexican Chia
Salviahispanica

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: hispanica (his-PAN-ih-kuh)

Synonym:Salvia chia

Height

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

Hardiness

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
Full Sun

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Medium Purple

Foliage

Other details

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Vegetables
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow