Salvia japonica - Japanese Woodland Sage or Shu Wei Cao

(Japanese Woodland Sage or Shu Wei Cao) This highly ornamental shade-growing Salvia is also an important medicinal herb, used for a variety of cures.

We love this plant and have grown it for years, and are offering it now for the first time in the 2011 season.

Grow this small mounding Salvia for its richly purpled new growth and elegant cut foliage, as the airy light blue/white flowers on branched 24" scapes are interesting but not spectacular. Given moist and rich soil and partial shade, it fits in well in many garden situations.

Limited stock, so order early.

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In stock	7 item(s) available
Weight	1.00 lbs
Common name	Japanese Woodland Sage or Shu Wei Cao
USDA Zone	5 - 9
Size (h/w/fh)	12"/12"/24"
Exposure	Partial shade
Soil	Rich
Water	Regular
Pot size	3 1/2 inch deep pot
Container?	Yes
Price:	$9.00

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Due in Stock: May 18, 2012

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