Salvia nutans
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A rosette-forming perennial with large coarse-looking green foliage and tall thin spikes of a metre in length holding pendent, nodding clusters of violet-blue flowers in summer. A native of steppes in Eastern Europe.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Salvia nutans (Salvia nutans)
- Genus
- Salvia
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Salvia nutans
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Salvia nutans
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Salvia nutans care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back flower spikes to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring and by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingWill grow well in soils that are moderately fertile and moist but well-drained preferably in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Once the plant is established it will require less watering.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots
Pests
Generally pest-free
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