Friendship Sage
Salvia x 'Amistad' PP #23,578
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | SAL-vee-uh |
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Lore | 'Amistad' is not as cold hardy as some species of salvia, however, it may be root hardy to Zone 7 if given winter protection. |
Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
Bloom Time | Spring to Fall |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Companion Plants | Avens (Geum); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Beardtongue (Penstemon); Bee Balm (Monarda) |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Fertilize and hard prune to 3 or 4 inches above the ground before new growth appears in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10

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