Salvia Species, Hairy Sage, Shaggy Sage
Salviavillosa

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: villosa (vil-OH-suh)

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Light Blue

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

Other details
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Category

Soil pH requirements
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow