Botanical Name: Salvia dorisiana
Common Name: Peach sage
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Upright, rangy, shrubby plant which has a coarse texture, large leaves and a distinct fruity scent from the leaves
Height to 4 ft,
Spread to 3'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade
Soil prefers a rich, well amended soil
Hardiness some frost – Zones 15-17, 21-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves Ovate, to 6" long fuzzy and dark green on upper surfaces, pale green and felted on lower surface; fruity smell when leaves are brushed
Flowers Magenta tubular flowers borne at the ends of the branches in winter months – flowers can reach a length of 2", 1/2" across
Fruit small capsule
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
Good background plant for perennial borders, for containers or for mixed beds – good source of winter color and attractive foliage
 
Landscape Care:
Watering appreciates regular, frequent watering
Fertilizing provide balanced fertilizer in spring
Pruning head back frequently to encourage bushiness and control size
Pests/Diseases none major
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Central America/Honduras
Family: Lamiaceae

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