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SALVIA farinacea - Victoria Blue
Family: Lamiaceae|
Sub-family: Nepetoideae
Characteristics: Perennial, is usually grown as an annual 50 cm
Seeds per packet: Approx.200
Seed per gram: Approx. 800
Victoria Blue is a perennial usually grown as an annual in cooler climates 50 cm tall with white flower spikes with an invigorating fragrance.
Native to New Mexico and Texas and can be found in chaparral, plains and woodland edges where it is an important nectar producer attracting pollinating insects and nectar-feeding birds.
Grown notes:
Adaptable to most garden soils but prefers well-drained average soil in a sunny position.
Tropical: Year-round.
Temperate: Spring to Early Summer.
Cold: Spring to Early Summer.
Sow: 3 mm deep.
Sow direct or in trays transplant when 5 cm high, to avoid excessive root disturbance.
Germination: 14-21 days.
Plant space: 25 cm
Flowering: 12 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
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