Salvia Species, African Sage, Mediterranean Sage
Salviaaethiopis

Synonym:Salvia idanensis

Synonym:Salvia kochiana

Synonym:Salvia leuconeura

Synonym:Sclarea aethiopis

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Light Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Pale Yellow
White/Near White

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Herbaceous
Succulent

Propagation Methods
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Category

Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Biennials
Perennials

Where to Grow