Overview

Salvia sylvestris 'Tanzerin' is a perennial in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Salvia sylvestris 'Tanzerin' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7.

About

Salvia sylvestris 'Tanzerin' is a cultivar of Salvia, the largest genus in the sage family Lamiaceae, which includes nearly 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. This cultivar grows to about 1.0 metre tall and thrives in full sun. It prefers sandy or loamy soils that are moist yet well-drained. Salvia sylvestris 'Tanzerin' is hardy in the UK to H7, making it suitable for a range of garden conditions.

About the genus

Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy

Soil moisture

Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

Exposure

Full sun

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Salvia sylvestris 'Tanzerin' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Perennial

Height

1.0 m

Frequently asked questions

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