Which salvias are native to North America?
Salvia whitehousei (Clustered sage) | Native Plants of North America.
Is Salvia a long lived perennial?
The Old World Salvia include some of the very best, most durable, longest-lived perennials. The hybrid nemerosa-types flower in numerous shades of blue and pink.
Where is the best place to grow salvias?
full sun
All salvias grow best in full sun, in well-drained soil. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Salvias may be lost over the winter if the soil is very cold and wet, so take cuttings at the end of the summer to insure against winter losses. Alternatively, grow tender varieties in pots and keep in a frost-free spot over winter.
How many colors of Salvia are there?
Salvias come in many colors: blue, red, purple, orange, pink, yellow, white, green and brown. And a few with multicolored flowers. For your convenience in designing your garden, we offer our plants here grouped by flower color.
Is black and blue Salvia native to North America?
Unlike many of the sages commonly found in California gardens, Salvia ‘Black and Blue’ is not native to North America; it is actually found in the South American countries of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. It performs best in full sun to part shade with regular water, but it can be fairly heat and drought tolerant.
What are the different types of buffalo grass?
Other Buffalo Grasses. Depending on the cultivar, buffalo grass is planted with traditional seeds, sod and grass plugs. Some cultivars such as Bison, Cody and Texoka grow from seed burs while others like Legacy, Prairie and Stampede grow by vegetative stems called stolens. Seeded varieties are often taller and produce seed heads.
What is the best buffalograss for lawns?
Seeded cultivars (varieties) of buffalograss that can produce a good quality lawn include: Bison, Bowie, Cody, Plains, and Topgun. It should be noted that the Texoka and Sharp’s Improved varieties are used for mainly pasture and rangeland revegetation, producing a less attractive lawn.
How is buffalo grass planted?
Depending on the cultivar, buffalo grass is planted with traditional seeds, sod and grass plugs. Some cultivars such as Bison, Cody and Texoka grow from seed burs while others like Legacy, Prairie and Stampede grow by vegetative stems called stolens. Seeded varieties are often taller and produce seed heads.
Is buffalo grass dioecious?
Buffalo grass is a native perennial warm-season short grass that creeps widely by stolons (runners), which take root at the joint. It forms dense mats. It is dioecious (staminate and pistillate flowers are produced on separate male and female plants).