Salvia multiorrhiza Dan Shen (Labiatae)

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Salvia multiorrhiza
Dan Shen
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The Salvia multiorrhiza plant species is found in E. Asia - N.E. China. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dan Shen.

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Latin Name:  Salvia multiorrhiza
Common Name:  Dan Shen
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  Bunge.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Light woodland and clearings[187]. Sunny sides of hills and stream edges[147].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a very well-drained light sandy soil in a sunny position[200]. Prefers a rich soil[1]. Plants can be killed by excessive winter wet[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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