Salvia Species, Dominican Sage, Pungent Sage

Salvia dominica

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Synonym
Salvia commutata
Salvia graveolens
Salvia syriaca
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oak Park, California

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Oak Park, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2013 | positive

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