[Salvia pitcheri] Lamiaceae
Plants grow 3 to 5 feet tall but for best shape should be cut in half in early summer. Plants have medium green colored, thin foliage and the flowers are produced in "spikes" on the top 1/5 of the stems. Bloom July to October with attractive azure sky blue colored flowers on somewhat lax growing stems. A showy and attractive species with a deep root system, once established should be left in place as the roots can go down over 6 feet deep into the soil. Blooms July - October. Will flower the first year if started in early spring, and blooms from August in to late fall, even after some frost.
Zones 5-9. Native from Central USA were it is found growing on dry, rocky or sandy prairies. Use 4 weeks at 65-75ºF. Surface sow seeds, light
needed for best results., if no Germination., Use 4
weeks at 30-39ºF, then 65-75ºF
50 seeds.
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