Salvia oxyphora (Fuzzy Bolivian Sage)
Fuzzy Bolivian Sage, Bolivian Sage
Noted for its unusual fuzzy flowers, Salvia oxyphora (Fuzzy Bolivian Sage) is a half-hardy, upright perennial with luxuriant foliage of large, lanceolate leaves that clothe the upright stems. Blooming from mid-summer through fall, spikes of striking cerise pink to cherry red flowers, 1.5 in. long (4 cm), covered in fine hairs, appear above the foliage. Sweetly fragrant, the blossoms attract bees and hummingbirds. Native to Bolivia, Fuzzy Bolivian Sage makes an attractive plant in mixed borders in mild winter areas and does well in large decorative containers.
- Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm). This plant will spread via underground shoots.
- Thrives in full sun to partial shade in rich, moist, well-drained soils. Protect from excessive winter wet. Provide more sun in cooler climates and more shade in hotter climates.
- Great for beds and borders, wall-side borders, city gardens, coastal gardens, cottage gardens, Mediterranean gardens, and containers.
- No serious pest or disease issues.
- Little pruning is needed. Prune lightly removing unsightly shoots as required in mid to late spring.
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.
- Native to the foothills and lower eastern slopes of the Andes in Bolivia.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Salvia - Sage |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 36" – 48" (90cm – 120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Dr Boli, Flickr, Chanticleer Gardens
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Salvia - Sage |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 36" – 48" (90cm – 120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |