Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
301864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 3: 1 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000301196



Common Names

  • Hirsuta Sage
  • Hirsuta Salvia
  • Hirsuta Woodland Sage


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Synonyms

  • Salvia bracteata Poir. [unknown]
  • Salvia ciliaris Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Salvia ciliata hort. ex Poir. [unknown]
  • Salvia cryptanthos Schult. [unknown]
  • Salvia nepetifolia Desf. [unknown]
  • Salvia phlomoides Cav. [unknown]
  • Salvia sideritidis Vahl [unknown]

Description

Salvia hirsuta (also called Hairy Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be found in dry, open woods and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salvia hirsuta has white or pale pink flowers with yellowish-green centers and long, narrow, pointed sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia hirsuta is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Plant the seeds in a sunny location in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Salvia hirsuta

Salvia hirsuta can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Salvia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia hirsuta?

Salvia hirsuta

What type of plant is Salvia hirsuta?

Salvia hirsuta is a shrub

Where is Salvia hirsuta found?

Salvia hirsuta is found in Mexico

Species in the Salvia genus

Salvia absconditiflora, Salvia acuminata, Salvia adenocaulon, Salvia adenophora, Salvia adenophylla, Salvia adiantifolia, Salvia adoxoides, Salvia adulterina, Salvia aegyptiaca, Salvia aequidens, Salvia aequidistans, Salvia aerea, Salvia aethiopis, Salvia africana-lutea, Salvia alamosana, Salvia alariformis, Salvia alata, Salvia albicaulis, Salvia albiflora, Salvia albimaculata, Salvia albocaerulea, Salvia alborosea, Salvia alexeenkoi, Salvia algeriensis, Salvia aliciae, Salvia altissima, Salvia alvajaca, Salvia amethystina, Salvia amissa, Salvia amplexicaulis, Salvia amplicalyx, Salvia amplifrons, Salvia anastomosans, Salvia andreji, Salvia anguicoma, Salvia angulata, Salvia angustiarum, Salvia apiana, Salvia apparicii, Salvia appendiculata, Salvia arabica, Salvia aramiensis, Salvia arborescens, Salvia arbuscula, Salvia arduinervis, Salvia arenaria, Salvia areolata, Salvia areysiana, Salvia argentea, Salvia ariana,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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