Salvia, Rose Leaf Sage, Rosebud Sage 'Bethellii'

Salviainvolucrata

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
involucrata (in-vol-yoo-KRAY-tuh)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Rose/Mauve
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Smooth
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Satsuma, Alabama

Jonesboro, Georgia

Lafayette, Louisiana

Spring Branch, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | September 2005 | positive

I've planted this in a shady spot as recommended by Betsy Clebsch in the New Book of Salvias. It has really taken off and made woody bott...Read More

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Jonesboro, GA (Zone 7b) | April 2004 | positive

This is a very fast growing tender perennial. I was told that it would not be hardy in my zone 7b, so I took cuttings in the fall. Now ...Read More

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