Southern Mexican Sage
Salvia disjuncta
- Native to:
- Guatemala, Mexico
Dick Culbert (www.flickr.com) from Gibsons, B.C., Canada,Dick Culbert (www.flickr.com) from Gibsons, B.C., Canada,Royal College of Surgeons of England,,,Bartholin, Thomas, 1616-1680,Mexía, Ynés,1870-1938,author,Concina, Daniele, 1687-1756,
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Salvia
- Species:
- Salvia disjuncta
- USDA Symbol:
- SADI9
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, magenta
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to cloud forests, prefers organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (65-75°F) with light; surface sow.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Most interbreed and seed may not be what is labelled