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Salvia africana-lutea

Also Known As

Salvia aurea
Beach Salvia
Dune Salvia
Golden Salvia

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

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Salvia africana-lutea plant details

Salvia africana-lutea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer chocolate, mustard, orange and tan flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia africana-lutea

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate, mustard, orange and tan blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia africana-lutea

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Seed from our good friend Ginny Hunt and her fabulous garden in Watsonville, this is most UNsalvia like. Shrubby foliage with a very pleasant fragrance and fabulous flowers: brown fading to golden fading to mauve. Floral arranger's delight. Full sun with little water in the garden. Take an insurance cutting to over winter in the windowsill. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9.

By: Cistus Nursery

Known as Salvia aurea until the 1990's, this evergreen shrub grows to 3' tall with a similar spread, and bears bright yellow flowers surrounded by a tan, papery calyx in spring and summer. The flowers turn a rusty orange as the season progresses, creating a handsome display against the gray-green foliage. Plant in full sun and provide moderate water. A light shearing after flowering helps maintain a tidy shape. Hardy to 20F. South Africa.