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Salvia aff. dolichantha

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Salvia aff. dolichantha plant details

Salvia aff. dolichantha is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia aff. dolichantha

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia aff. dolichantha

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bold foliaged Chinese Salvia collected by plantswoman June Sinclair. Deciduous species and tough as nails. Multiple arms of flowering stems splay out from the leafy crown bearing many rich purple tubular pouchy flowers. We previously offered this as S. bulleyana. Bad well-intentioned nursery!