Salvia pinnata
Salvia pinnata
- Native to:
- Bulgaria, Cyprus, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
עוזי פז,Gideon Pisanty ( Gidip ) גדעון פיזנטי,Gideon Pisanty ( Gidip ) גדעון פיזנטי,Jacquin, Nikolaus Joseph; Mathiae Andreae Schmidt.,Jacquin, Nikolaus Joseph; Mathiae Andreae Schmidt.,Basilius Besler (en.wikipedia.org),Patrick Alexander (www.flickr.com) from Las Cruces, NM,Etlinger, Andreas Ernst,Etlinger, Andreas Ernst,Zion National Park (www.flickr.com),Patrick Alexander (www.flickr.com) from Las Cruces, NM,Patrick Alexander (www.flickr.com) from Las Cruces, NM
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Salvia
- Species:
- Salvia pinnata
- USDA Symbol:
- SAPI7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky, arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow; seeds require light for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Most interbreed and seed may not be what is labelled