Rare Andean Sage, Salvia Discolor - 10 seeds 2025 - USA
Andean sage is an equally rare herbaceous perennial flowering plant in horticulture. The plant is scandent, meaning that it climbs without the use of tendrils, with wiry white stems growing from its base. Mistletoe-green leaves of various sizes grow in pairs about 1–2 in apart on the stem, with the undersides covered in white hairs. The leaves, stem and flower buds all exhibit a strong and distinct odor of blackcurrant. The flowers are 1 in long with deeply saturated dark purple color. It blooms during hot spells through summer and autumn and is a frequently grown ornamental on the French and Italian Rivieras, where it grows 3 ft high and wide.
Specifications
| Brand | Home-Growth |
| Season Of Interest | Spring, Summer |
| Type | Herbs |
| Watering | Medium |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common Name | Andean Sage |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Color | Green, Purple |
| Sunlight | Full Sun, Medium Sun |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
Andean sage is an equally rare herbaceous perennial flowering plant in horticulture. The plant is scandent, meaning that it climbs without the use of tendrils, with wiry white stems growing from its base. Mistletoe-green leaves of various sizes grow in pairs about 1–2 in apart on the stem, with the undersides covered in white hairs. The leaves, stem and flower buds all exhibit a strong and distinct odor of blackcurrant. The flowers are 1 in long with deeply saturated dark purple color. It blooms during hot spells through summer and autumn and is a frequently grown ornamental on the French and Italian Rivieras, where it grows 3 ft high and wide.
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