How to grow Salvia

Salvia x sylvestris

Tidy plant in late autumn after flowering

Growing Salvia from seed

Can be grown from seed but easier from stem cuttings in mid summer

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

Transplanting Salvia

Choose a sunny spot with well drainedconditions

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Salvia is a hardy plant.

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.

Days to Germination How long does it take Salvia to germinate?
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Average days | Min days | Max days (0)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Salvia?
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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?
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When should I plant Salvia?

Our when to plant Salvia estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Salvia before or after your last frost date.
84 days before Last Frost Date

Salvia Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin sylvestris meaning “found wild”

Other names for Salvia

Sage, Meadow sage

Salvia sylvestris

Footnotes


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