Salvia Species, Thistle Sage
Salviacarduacea

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: carduacea (kard-yoo-AY-see-a)

Synonym:Salvia gossypina

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
Not Applicable

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Lavender

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

Other details
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

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
Annuals

Where to Grow