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Salvia koyamae

Also Known As

  • Salvia koyame
  • Japanese Yellow Sage
  • Yellow Woodland Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4b-10b

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Salvia koyamae plant details

Salvia koyamae is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia koyamae

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fall color, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia koyamae

USDA Zones: 4b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For the late summer shade garden, this yellow flowered woodland Sage bears 18-24" spires of two-lipped yellow flowers above somewhat hairy arrowhead shaped foliage. Native to the island of Honshu off the coast of Japan.
Here?s something you don't see every day, a Salvia for the shade! Bright green, fuzzy, broad triangular leaves adorn the 30" tall mound followed by soft yellow flowers in fall. A great background plant for smaller hostas, ferns, and coral bells.

Gardening facts about Salvia koyamae plant

How to Grow Salvia koyamae

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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