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Scientific
Name:
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Salvia africana-lutea
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Common Name:
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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4-6’ tall X wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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large flowers are charcoal/deep purple
at the base with papery tawny brown petals in spring and
fall
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Zone
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hardy to 20-25° F
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Description,
Notes
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South African native sage known for
its interesting oddly colored flowers and grey green scented
foliage; drought and deer resistant; hummingbird attractor;
tough landscape shrub; cut back after flowering to encourage
bushiness
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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NEW PLANT for Crescent Hill Nursery in 2015