Salvia Species, Fruit Sage

Salvia pomifera

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
pomifera (pom-EE-fer-uh)
Synonym
Salvia fragifera
Salvia frugifera
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Category
Perennials
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:

Richmond, California

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