Yerba De La Pastora
Salvia divinorum
- Native to:
- Mexico
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Salvia
- Species:
- Salvia divinorum
- USDA Symbol:
- SADI7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, violet
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.1 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Rarely sets viable seed; primarily propagated vegetatively through stem cuttings.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Most interbreed and seed may not be what is labelled