Botanical Name: Salvia ‘Allen Chickering’
Common Name: Allen Chickering Sage Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape large scale sub-shrub forming a rounded, mounding, sprawling plant with whitish foliage and a strong aroma when disturbed Height 3 to 4' Spread 4 to 5' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil prefers a well-drained soil Hardiness some frost – zones 10-24 Morphology: Leaves opposite, lanceolate to 3" long, 1/2" across, medium green leaves with white knobby surface above, finely white tomentose beneath, aromatic Flowers lavender blue flowers in clusters arranged in tiers; early spring Fruit small capsule Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer Usage: mixed perennial borders, for gray foliage and flowers; excellent when mixed with natives and other drought tolerant plantings; good on dry slopes, rustic landscapes and native gardens Landscape Care: Watering almost no watering when established; occasional soak during first year Fertilizing none required Pruning head back hard after flowering to maintain size and shape Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other hybrid between S. clevelandii and S. leucophylla Origin: Hybrid Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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