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Salvia officinalis Silver Scent

Scientific Name : Salvia officinalis

Common Name : Sage

Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9b

Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)

Blooming Season : Spring

Plant Habit : Mounded

Characteristics : Deer Resistant, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Culinary Use

Water : Medium

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 33 - 36" (84 - 91cm)

Height : 21 - 24" (53 - 61cm)

Width : 31 - 34" (79 - 86cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Culinary and decorative variety has large silver-green leaves and a nice fragrance. A profusion of delightful blue flowers appear in the spring.

Idea & Tips : Plant in a sunny area with well-draining soil and provide regular irrigation.

Grower Information : Bring fragrance back to the ornamental garden.

This ornamental sage doubles as a fragrant herb.
Attractive flowers bloom in early Spring (short days) for added ornamental value.
Ideal for both combos and the landscape.

'Balsalslent'

Protection Information : PP35,859

(Flowering Only License)

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  1,000 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Low
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N only after rooted
  
  Pinching:
  
  A soft pinch will increase branching.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  35-42 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Discontinue mist as quickly as possible and only mist to avoid leaf wilt. Begin feeding 7 days after sticking with 50-75 ppm N.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 45 to 55°F (7 to 13°C) Days: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  Beneficial; aids in bulking. Not required for flowering.
  
  Daylength:
  
  Short day obligate
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 200 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Yes
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 17-19 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  April to May

Salvia officinalis Silver Scent

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