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Salvia napifolia |
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| Family |
lamiaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z6-10) |
| Flowers |
lavender (spring) |
| Size |
12-24" |
| Light |
sun-light shade |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil |
From seed  |
germinate at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below
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Fairly typical sage, native to Turkey, with hairy basal leaves. I find the lax habit of the flower spikes charming.
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We left this plant behind in our Pennsylvania garden (and wish it well); we don't grow it in Houston. About my plant portraits
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Visitors to this page have left the following comments| Catherine | Aug 15, 2021 | I eternally thank you. I have had this plant in my garden for 20 years and could not find the name of it. Now I can let people I trade plants with what it actually is.
Cat |
- Seed from '06 trade. Baggy 70F (28%G, 4-10d); warmer temperatures did not increase germination
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