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Salvia

Salvia x sylvestris

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Salvia is part of the Salvia genus. Its scientific name is Salvia x sylvestris. It is a flower / ornamental and is treated mainly as a perennial, so it grows best over a period of time (3 years and greater). Salvia normally grows to a mound-forming habit.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Salvia have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Salvia

Keep in mind when planting that Salvia is thought of as hardy, so Salvia will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Growing Salvia from seed

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Salvia about 84 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Salvia

Companion plants for Salvia

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Salvia so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Salvia

These plants will not grow well with Salvia so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Latest Salvia Reviews

07 Apr 2012

crochetkim's Salvia 'May night' was Reviewed day 340

I love these plants. I use them as a border. They form almost a little hedge. Bloom all season. Cut back for winter and come right back in the spring. Great for hot/dry climates.

5 stars

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Salvia care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Salvia exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Salvia to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Salvia exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Salvia grow into? Mound-Forming
Hardiness How frost hardy is Salvia? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Salvia come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Salvia grow? Help build our wiki! Mature Spread How wide does Salvia grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Salvia grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Salvia. -
Water Requirements How much water does Salvia require? Help build our wiki! Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Salvia need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Salvia in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Salvia need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Salvia be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Salvia? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Salvia? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Salvia? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Salvia need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Salvia in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Salvia seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Salvia seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Salvia bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Salvia ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Salvia? Help build our wiki!

How long does Salvia take to grow?

These estimates for how long Salvia takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Salvia to germinate? days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Salvia? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Salvia is ready for harvest / bloom? + 30 days Average 30 days | Min 30 days | Max 30 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Salvia? = days

When should I plant Salvia?

Our when to plant Salvia estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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