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Salvia buchananii

Buchanan Sage, Buchanan's Fuchsia S

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Description

Salvia buchananii is a beautiful perennial that grows up to 1 to 2' tall but is more spreading than upright. It does not like frost and will act more like an annual in colder climates. Fuzzy, magenta flowers, 1" long, bloom in the summer. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Leaves are glossy green. This plant tends to be brittle so it's best to plant in areas with low traffic.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple, Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.