Salvia iodantha 'Louis Saso' - Big Leaf Scandent Mexican Sage

(Big Leaf Scandent Mexican Sage) This select clone of Sage is different from the species by virtue of its very much larger leaves, which have pink petioles, and a larger, looser inflorescence. Worth growing just for the leaves!

It like the species is a herbaceous perennial, winter-bloomer, and has 8 inch+ inflorescence with literally hundreds of cyclamen-purple flowers that are velvety in appearance. Some believe this plant is a hybrid.

Flowering begins in Autumn with a peak bloom during a mild, sunny period in December or January. Although Salvia iodantha can survive temperatures in the 20’s, blooming will be inhibited if the temperature falls below 25 degrees for days at a time. For us, it blooms through the worst Winter storms.

At least half a day of sun, deep weekly watering, shelter from strong winds and fast draining loamy soil will ensure the good health of this showy Salvia. It does get tall, so provide support or prune late Summer to keep it compact.

Warning - this plant is a hummingbird magnet!

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In stock	8 item(s) available
Weight	1.00 lbs
Common name	Big Leaf Scandent Mexican Sage
USDA Zone	7 - 11
Size (h/w/fh)	72"/72"/72"+
Exposure	Full sun to Partial shade
Soil	Well drained
Water	Average
Pot size	3 1/2 inch deep pot
Container?	Yes
Price:	$8.00

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Winter Blooming Salvias (Part III)
Category: Blog
Posted: Dec 27, 2011 19:25:00

Small Flowered Pink & Purple Species

Part I of this series took up some of the early Winter bloomers, Part II the blue and dark purple flowered varieties. Here we look at four of the small flowered, purple to violet varieties.

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