Salvia dolichantha

(Purple Szechuan Sage or chang hua shu di cao) Rich violet flowers seem to hover in the air above this hardy, shade-loving, herbaceous perennial from the mountains of Szechuan, China. They bloom from late summer through fall on branched spikes rising up to 5 feet long from clumping foliage.

The foliage spreads rapidly and features leaves that are large, lush, bright green and shaped like elongated hearts. Salvia hians is similar to Purple Szechuan Sage, but is smaller, has blue flowers and can't tolerate the winter chill of Zone 5 as this plant can.

Although it can take full sun, Purple Szechuan Sage prefers partial shade. It makes a fine ground cover or border plant and can grow up to 3 feet wide. It prefers regular watering, but does well in dry gardens as well as in woodland-style gardens. Add its blooms to your cut-flower arrangements.

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In stock	5 item(s) available
Common name	Purple Szechuan Sage
USDA Zone	5 - 9
Size (h/w/fh)	36"/36"/60"
Exposure	Partial to full shade
Soil	Rich and well drained
Water	Average to ample
Pot size	3 1/2 inch deep pot
Container?	Yes
Price:	$9.50

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Cleanup in the Garden: Healthy Pruning and Mulching of Salvia
Category: Everything Salvias
Posted: Oct 1, 2012 19:21:00
Sometimes it’s wise not to get too tidy in the garden. When preparing Salvias for Winter dormancy, moderation is the rule. Regional climate affects how much trimming and mulching are necessary in late autumn.

Six Herbaceous Chinese Salvias for Shady Summer-to-Fall Bloom
Category: Everything Salvias
Posted: Aug 28, 2012 19:20:00
Creating a flower garden in partial shade is not as challenging as planting in full shade, yet it requires selecting the right plants. Herbaceous Chinese Salvias and one standout Himalayan species, Salvia nubicola, can form a harmoniously composed partial-shade garden that will attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees as well as your pleased eye.

Here are some guidelines for success with this plant in your garden. Click on an individual icon for more detailed information.

Salvia dolichantha - Purple Szechuan Sage:

Exposure
Full sun	Partial shade
Habit
5 - 9	36 inches tall	36 inches wide
Perennial
Water Needs
Average water

Feel free to contact us should you have any questions about using Purple Szechuan Sage in your garden. Or call us at 707 877-1717.

Here's some of the best uses for this plant in your garden:

Salvia dolichantha - Purple Szechuan Sage:

Groundcover

Medicinal herb

Perennial border

Cut flower garden

Woodland garden

Close up, or at the edge of a path

Dry garden

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about using Purple Szechuan Sage in your garden. Or call us at 707 877-1717.

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