Botanical Name: Salvia chiapensis
Common Name: Chiapas sage Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, rounded, fairly dense plant with thick stems and glossy, dark green foliage; scarlet/purple flowers held high above foliage Height to 3' Spread to 3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil prefers a soil with good drainage; not fussy Hardiness hardy (zones 10-24) Morphology: Leaves dark green and glossy with a reddish tint at margins; broadly elliptical with dentate margins; oppositely arranged Flowers narrow tubular flowers, bright scarlet/purple in spikes; flowers through spring and summer Fruit small capsule Propagation: semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings Usage: small filler for flower display, mix with native and other drought tolerant plantings; good on slopes or in neglected areas; drought tolerant Landscape Care: Watering takes average water for first year, drought tolerant thereafter Fertilizing balanced, slow-release at planting time Pruning head back regularly to keep dense and full Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other none Origin: Mexico Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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