Scientific Name : Salvia x sylvestris
Common Name : Meadow sage
Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : -30°F (-34°C)
Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer
Plant Habit : Upright
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant
Water : Medium
Fertilizer : Every two weeks
Spacing : 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Height : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Width : 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Striking flower spikes attract butterflies to the garden and make outstanding cut flowers, fresh or dried.
Remove faded flowers to extend flowering and promote re-bloom.
Idea & Tips : Remove faded flowers to extend flowering and promote re-bloom.
Grower Information : Mounded, gray-green foliage with white flowers.
Daylength : Plants grown under long days (greater than 16-hr. daylengths), occurring naturally or by night-break lighting, will flower more rapidly.
Propagation Information : Reduce mist as soon as possible. Apply preventative fungicide drench if soil temperature is lower than recommended.
Cool Treatment :
Plant Maturity: Cold treatment beneficial, but not required for flowering. Plants should be bulked under natural short days for a 4-8 week period. Mature, bulked up plants will respond more favorably to cold treatment.
Temperature: 35-41°F
Duration: 6-15 weeks
Benefits: Improved habit and overall quality.
Plant Growth Regulators : Generally not needed. B-Nine (Spray) 1,500-2,500 ppm and Bonzi (Spray) 10-15 ppm are effective.
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