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

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