GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Salvia hybrida
CommonName: Sage
Hardiness Zone: 6a - 11
Hardiness Degree: 0°F (0°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds
Water: Medium
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Height: 24" (61cm)
Width: 36" (91cm)
Exposure: Sun
PROPAGATION
Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA
Mist: Moderate
Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N
Pinching: Recommended after roots are established. Leave 4-5 active internodes.
Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking
FINISHING
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 55 to 70°F (13 to 21°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)
Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization: No
Daylength: Day length neutral
Watering: Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: Yes
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Thrips
CROP SCHEDULING
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Not recommended
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
Bloom Months: March to September