Botanical Name: Salvia holwayi
Common Name: Holway sage Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape A sprawling, spreading plant sparse but richly dark green foliage with small, red tubular flowers in winter or early spring Height 3 to 5' Spread 8 to 10' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil any soil with adequate drainage Hardiness Hardy (zones 12-24) Morphology: Leaves dark green, ovate leaves to 2" long and 2" across held on long petioles, often sparsely set on branches Flowers small, 1" long tubular flowers to 1/8" across with bright yellow protruding stamens, held in terminal clusters to 1' long Fruit small woody capsules Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: interesting semi-tropical Salvia that provides attractive form and foliage and a long blooming period; used as a background plant in mixed perennial beds, or along a fence line to hide unattractive views Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering, but will tolerate drought when established; blooms best with regular watering Fertilizing slow-release at planting time Pruning head back in early spring to control size Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mexico through Guatemala Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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