Salvia hians

(Himalayan Sage or Kashmir Sage) The word "hians" in Salvia hians means "gaping" and refers to the hanging lip of this sage's flowers, which are a dusky violet and bloom from late spring through early fall.

This hardy, easy-to-grow species is a heat-tolerant native of Pakistan and Bhutan where it is found at elevations of 8,000 to 13,000 ft. Sticky and fragrant, the foliage features heart-shaped leaves.

Himalayan Sage grows in woodlands and on slopes in its native environment. Give it sun in cool climates and part shade in warm areas. This water-loving, herbaceous sage also needs soil rich in humus.

Himalayan Sage is a good border plant for shady walkways. Although deer don't like it, our customers do. Consequently, it is usually in short supply.

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In stock	20 item(s) available
Common name	Himalayan Sage
USDA Zone	6 - 9
Size (h/w/fh)	24"/36"/36"
Exposure	Full sun to partial shade
Soil	Loamy & well drained
Water	Regular
Pot size	3 1/2 inch deep pot
Container?	Yes
Price:	$9.50

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Pantone Pageant: 15 Designer African Violet Salvias and Companions
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Purples are cool yet quietly passionate. This includes African Violet 16-3520, a spring 2013 designer color created by the Pantone Corporation. Shades in the blue and purple color range are tranquil and soothing yet commanding, because they calm the garden. If you have a garden bed that is in your face with bright reds, oranges and yellows, one way to cool it down is to add Salvias and companion plants from the blue to purple palatte. Here are 15 choices from our catalog that fashionably match Pantone's African Violet.

Cleanup in the Garden: Healthy Pruning and Mulching of Salvia
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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
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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 hians - Himalayan Sage:

Exposure
Full shade	Heat tolerant	Partial shade
Uses
Medicinal herb
Habit
6 - 9	24 inches tall	36 inches wide
Perennial
Water Needs
Average water	Water loving
Attracts
Deer resistant

Feel free to contact us should you have any questions about using Himalayan 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 hians - Himalayan Sage:

Medicinal herb

Perennial border

Woodland garden

Close up, or at the edge of a path

Moist areas

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

If we can be of assistance in any way about how to grow or use Salvia hians, please just ask. You can email us right from here, or call us at our customer service number, 707 877-1717.

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