General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 60 - 72 inches
Plant Spread: 48 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Smoky-purple, dusky-purple
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Sage
  • Salvia
Also sold as:
  • 'São Borja'

'Sao Borja' was a featured
Plant of the Day for November 5, 2015.
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Courtesy Robin's Salvias
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