Salvia, 'Transylvanian Sage'
Salvia, 'Transylvanian Sage'
Salvia, 'Transylvanian Sage'
Salvia, 'Transylvanian Sage'
Salvia, 'Transylvanian Sage'
Salvia, 'Transylvanian Sage'

Salvia, 'Transylvanian Sage'

(Salvia transylvanica) Large, heavily textured and scented rosettes of vibrant green foliage yield to deep violet/blue spikes of the classic “lobster claw” shaped salvia blooms. This drought-tolerant, cold-hardy, and long-blooming native to Romania is among the first and last to bloom making it a natural choice for perennial borders and informal cut flower & cottage gardens. Larger than some of the modern sages bred for potting, it grows to about 30” across and 24-30” tall. Prefers plenty of sun and reasonably good draining soil but is decidedly un-fussy once established. Blooms first year and thereafter.
Perennial. UO

Packet: 50 Seeds

Product Code: SAL-TV-pkt

Availability:In stock

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Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after last frost.

Direct sow after last frost.

Note: Long-blooming, drought and cold tolerant perennial.

PLANTING DEPTH:

Surface sow or cover seeds very lightly

SPACING:

2-2.5'

EMERGENCE:

10-15 days @ soil temp 65-75F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average. Tolerant to most soil types but prefers well-drained  and evenly moist soil. Will tolerate some drought.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Loved by pollinators!

While not absolutely necessary, you may provide a staking or netting to keep them upright and tidy. They are very sturdy plants!

These are lovely in a bouquet. Cut stems when 1/3 of flowers are open and new buds will continue to open. Expect a vase life of 5-7 days.