Re: Salvia discolour

In a message dated 3/10/2002 3:21:06 AM Central Standard Time, louise@florall.com writes:


Seen on a gardening programme here in the UK on Friday night.  Anybody any
experience of growing it?  Looks wonderful.  I know it wouldn't be hardy
here in this part of the UK.

Louise, Surrey, England


Louise:

Hi - I've been growing Salvia discolor for several (probably more like 5) years now.  I am just west of Houston, Texas, Zone 9.  

I grow this plant in a raised bed and provide the plant a nice "high" shade.  It grows and blooms beautifully throughout the growing seasons.  I usually dig this plant up before the first frost, even though I have had this plant survive a very mild winter - only experiencing brief dips in the temp.  I would not consider this plant hardy by any means.  It is probably best to keep a cutting or two overwinter for planting out the next season.  It is a fast grower and will be a nice size plant in no time.

This plant also makes a great hanging basket because of the (almost) weepy habit of the plant....growing it like this will also show off the nearly black blooms a little better. S. discolor would make a great accent plant in a companion container too.  

Hope this helps a little

Kemberly McLain
Katy, Texas  Zone 9
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