Salvia elegans Honey Melon'
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Salvia elegans Honey Melon'
Melon-Scented Sage
Honey Melon Sage
Code: 6701
- Description
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Delicate spikes of deep red, tubular flowers grace this compact plant in late summer and fall. An excellent culinary accent in teas, garnishes, or fruit salads, the leaves have melon scent when crushed.
- Attributes
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Size Range: 3' tall x 3' wideFlower Color: Red shades
- Cultural Information
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Hardiness Zone:9,10,11
Cold Hardy to 20° to 30°F -
Growth Rate
FastMaintenance
LowWater Requirement
Moderate,Extra Summer WaterSoil Condition
Average,Well-drained,Tolerates Sandy,Tolerates Clay,Loam,Tolerates Rocky,Not particularExposure
Sun - Landscape Uses
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Windy Areas - Garden Style
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Tropical - Features and Benefits
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Attracts Bees Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Culinary Uses Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edible Parts Fragrant Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming