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Salvia involucrata (Rosy-leaf sage)

Other names: Rosebud sage

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Species
S. involucrata is a tall, sub-shrubby perennial with ovate to heart-shaped, tapering, softly hairy dark green leaves and, from late summer to mid-autumn, dense, terminal racemes of purple-red flowers with prominent pink bracts that fall as the flowers open.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.5 m 1 m 5-10 years
4 ft 3 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in light, humus-rich, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Tolerates partial shade.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Bushy

Native to

Mexico

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back lat in late winter and again in late summer to maintain a bushy habit.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Basal cuttings

Pests

Slugs

Snails

Leafhoppers

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late-summer

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Echinacea laevigata Smooth purple coneflower
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Echinacea pallida 'Hula Dancer' Pale purple coneflower 'Hula Dancer'
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Echinacea pallida Pale purple coneflower
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Echinacea purpurea Coneflower
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