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Salvia dorisiana

Also Known As

  • Fruit Scented Sage

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Salvia dorisiana plant details

Salvia dorisiana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia dorisiana

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant, heart-shaped leaves, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia dorisiana

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fun Salvia has the most fragrant leaves-a fruity, pineapple smell. The leaves are pretty too-heart-shaped, lime-green and furry. Growing 3'-5' tall & wide, it blooms mid-Summer thru Fall with lovely, 1 1/2", fuzzy, pink, tubular flowers.

Gardening facts about Salvia dorisiana plant

How to Grow Salvia dorisiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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