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Salvia aff. campanulata 'CC#7713'

(Campanula Leaf Sage) The deep yellow flowers of Campanula Leaf Sages are scarce among Salvias. If British plant explorer Chris Chadwell is correct, what he has identified as Salvia aff. campanulata 'CC#7713' should be a sunny Himalayan beauty.

Common name This is the non-scientific name used for a plant. A plant may have several common names, depending on the gardener's location. To further confuse the matter, a common name may be shared by several completely different plants. At Flowers by the Sea, we rely on the scientific name to identify our plants and avoid confusion. Campanula Leaf Sage
USDA Zones The U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones indicate the temperature zones where a plant is likely to thrive. It is determined by the average annual winter minimum temperature. Actual winter temperatures may be higher or lower than the average. 5 - 9
Size (h/w/fh) The anticipated mature size of the plant: Height, Width & Flower Height. 24"/36"/48"
Exposure This is the average amount of sunlight that a plant needs to thrive. Generally, full sun exposure is 6 or more hours of direct sun daily while partial shade is less than 4 hours of sun or dappled shade all day. Plants may tolerate more sunlight in cooler climates and need afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Partial shade
Soil type This is the kind of soil that a plant needs to thrive. Most plants require a well-drained soil that allows the water to soak into the soil without becoming soggy. Sandy and clay soils can be improved by digging in compost to improve drainage. Well drained & rich
Water needs Plants have specific water requirements. Water loving means the plant needs regular watering to keep the soil moist. Average generally indicates applying 1 inch of water per week, or watering when the soil is dry to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. One inch of water is equal to 5 gallons per square yard of soil surface. Average
Container plant? "Yes" indicates that this plant can be successfully grown as a container plant. Yes
Mature height The mature height of this plant in average conditions. 2 to 3 feet
Mature spread The mature width of this plant in average conditions. 2 to 3 feet
Degree of Difficulty
Easy
Degree of Difficulty
This plant is easy to grow in a variety of conditions.
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(Campanula Leaf Sage) The deep yellow flowers of Campanula Leaf Sages are scarce among Salvias. If British plant explorer Chris Chadwell is correct, what he has identified as Salvia aff. campanulata 'CC#7713' should be a sunny Himalayan beauty.

It will take us more than one season to be certain whether the species identification is correct.

The "CC" in this plant's scientific name denotes Chadwell, a Himalayan specialist who collected the seed for this plant and one of our other varieties of Campanula Leaf Sage. FBTS is one of many investors that help fund his plant expeditions.

Chadwell predicts that this mystery plant will have sticky foliage and, possibly, brownish-purple streaks in its corolla -- common characteristics of S. campanulata. We can tell you that its clumps of basal foliage have tough, ovate to heart-shaped leaves.

Chadwell gathered the seed of variety 7713 in a Himalayan woodland setting of the central Tibetan borderlands at an elevation of about 12,467 feet.

Given the location where he found this sage, it's likely to love shade. However, at present, we can only make educated guesses about its qualities. By ordering variety 7713, you plant adventure in your garden. We'd love to receive feedback and photos.

In general, Campanula Leaf Sages thrive in shade and tolerate heat, cold and damp roots. So we recommend this sturdy herbaceous perennial for shady borders and woodland-style gardens. It's unlikely that deer will munch it. You may find that it attracts bees.

Don't wait long to order. This is a difficult plant to start from seed, so our quantities are limited.