Botanical Name: Salvia ‘Waverly’
Common Name: No common name Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape An upright, rangy plant with woody stems and coarse, distinctly veined foliage; blooms nearly year-round Height 3 to 5' Spread 3 to 5' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil tolerates most any well-drained soil Hardiness Hardy (zones 12-24) Morphology: Leaves thick, leathery, ovate to lanceolate leaves to 3" long, 1" wide; medium green color with distinct heavy veining Flowers pink tubular flowers emerging from purple sepals; borne throughout the warm season; often nearly year-round Fruit small woody capsules Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: large plant for warm, sunny areas; mixes well with native plants, Mediterranean landscapes and rustic gardens; good durable plant for dry slopes Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering, but will tolerate drought when established Fertilizing slow-release at planting time Pruning head back to encourage a dense growth habit Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: hybrid (parents may include S. leucantha, S. mellifera) Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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