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    Salvia transsylvanica

    Also Known As

    • Salvia transylvanica
    • Transylvanian Sage

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 24"-30"
    • W: 24"-30"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Salvia transsylvanica plant details

    Salvia transsylvanica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer blue, lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia transsylvanica

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue, lavender and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia transsylvanica

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    If you’re looking for a trouble free & vigorous long blooming blue perennial for Summer, look no farther than this very floriferous & cold hardy Sage from the mountains of Romania. To 24-30” tall & 30” across, it forms short stout “candelabras” covered with rich clear lavender blue hooded flowers from June to October. Bodacious basal rosette with large & attractive crinkle-edged leaves. Rich soil for best show. Cut back spent spikes to keep it blooming. Winter dormant.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Salvia transsylvanica plant

    How to Grow Salvia transsylvanica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Salvia apiana

    aka Bee Sage, White Sage

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia apiana foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue]

    aka Salvia cacaliaefolia, Salvia cacaliifolia, Cacalia Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue] flower by J.G. in SF
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    Salvia chiapensis

    aka Chiapas Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia chiapensis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia clevelandii

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia clevelandii form by Kenpei
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    Salvia columbariae

    aka Chia

    Plant Type

    Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-20"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia columbariae close-up, flower by Curtis Clark
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