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Bolivian Sage (Salvia exserta)

Bolivian Sage
Exserta flowers
Exserta foliage
Exserta habit

Overview

Salvia exserta, known as Bolivian Sage, is a striking, tender perennial from Bolivia. It produces long, arching spikes of bright red flowers with exceptionally long, exerted stamens—giving the species its name. The large, heart-shaped, bright green leaves are softly hairy. Blooms in late summer to fall.

Taxonomy

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia
Species: exserta
Synonym: Salvia praeclara

Cultivation

Partial shade, rich, moist but well-drained soil. Grows 4–6 feet tall. Frost tender (zones 9–11); best in conservatory or as annual. Provide support for arching stems. Excellent for tropical borders and hummingbird gardens.

Salvias: Wild Sage (Salvia hians); Thistle Sage (Salvia carduacea); Wagner's Sage (Salvia wagneriana); Rock Sage (Salvia pinguifolia); Salvia namaensis – Rare Namibian Sage from Africa; Salvia yunnanensis (Yunnan Sage); Salvia atrocyanea (Dark Flowered Bolivian Sage); Salvia ringens (Rumanian Sage); Salvia rypara (River Sage); Salvia lemmonii (Lemmon's Sage)

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Plants

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Balm-Scented Sage (Salvia melissodora)

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Arrow Leaf Sage (Salvia sagittata)

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