Salvia Species, Bolivian Sage

Salviaexserta

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
exserta (ek-SER-tuh)
Synonym
Salvia praeclara
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Lincoln, Nebraska

North Tonawanda, New York

Hood River, Oregon

North Augusta, South Carolina

El Paso, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Lincoln, NE (Zone 5b) | August 2009 | positive

I agree with Penpen about everything...except ours reached a height of 7'! I submitted a pic to this plat file showing how tall our 'Prae...Read More

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North Tonawanda, NY (Zone 6a) | March 2008 | positive

One of the earliest flowering salvias from seed. Very fast grower. It can get about 4 ft. tall and about 2-3 ft wide. Once it starts t...Read More

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