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salvia come in a variety of cultivars. Although perennial salvia
are not as common as tender salvia, some of the salvia plants
will perform equally well as zone ten in zone four. The salvia
x superbas, also known as salvia nemerosas, are the most well-know
hardy salvias. There are many varieties of salvia nemerosas,
including the Blue Queen, Rose Queen and May night. |
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perennial salvia will generally grow from between eighteen
inches and thirty-six inches, yet there are some that are
much smaller. One of the smaller perennial salvia is the salvia
microphylla. This perennial salvia grows best in zones seven
through eleven, and is very useful in deer prevention. The
salvia microphylla, also known as baby sage, is a lovely perennial
salvia with bold pink blooms that flower from early summer,
and continue to bloom until the first winter frost.
Another
perennial salvia that will withstand colder temperatures is
the salvia scalerea, or Clary sage. This perennial salvia
is typically classified as a biennial, but will often live
longer than two years. The flowers of this perennial salvia
are white and have lovely lilac marking. The salvia scalerea
is often used as an additive to tobacco products.
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of the perennial salvia will only over winter in warmer climates,
but several exist which are also hardier. Many gardeners will
have perennial salvia growing alongside annuals, in order
to allow for a good degree of change from year to year. While
they are harder to find and care for, well developed perennial
salvia will allow for many years of beauty and grace in any
garden.
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