Salvia multicaulis (Labiatae) Evergreen shrub

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Salvia multicaulis
Evergreen shrub
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The Salvia multicaulis plant species is found in W. Asia - Iran to Turkey. It is a member of the Labiatae family.

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Latin Name:  Salvia multicaulis
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  Vahl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Dry scrub, steppe and rocky limestone slopes to 2600 metres[187].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a very well-drained fertile sandy soil in a sunny position[200]. Soils rich in nitrogen encourage excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowering[11]. Hardy to about -25°c[187]. Another report says that the plant only tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c[200]. Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet. A low-growing plant forming mats[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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