Gentian Sage 'Lavender Lady', Spreading Sage 'Lavender Lady', Blue-Flowered Sage 'Lavender Lady'
Salvia patens ‘Lavender Lady’ (Gentian Sage) is a compact, upright perennial with showy racemes of slightly nodding, 2-lipped lavender flowers. Blooming from spring through summer, the blossoms are borne above the foliage of lance-shaped silvery green leaves. Native to Mexico, Salvia patens is fairly pest-free and low maintenance. Add this charming and graceful perennial to the landscape, and you will be rewarded with abundant butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinating insects. Perfect for small gardens and patio containers.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
How many Salvia patens ‘Lavender Lady’ (Gentian Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia patens ‘Lavender Lady’ (Gentian Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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