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Salvia summa A.Nelson  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesSalvia summa A.Nelson 
BibliographyAmer. J. Bot. 18: 436 (1931)
Native Rangesc. USA to ne. Mexico
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatshady rocks
Altitude1500-2200m
Descriptionleaves densely sericeous-ciliate and pilose, the basal pinnatilobate, coarsely dentate, the others ovate, flowers shortly pedicellate in axils of leaves, corolla 4cm
Size15-30cm
Colorpink-purple
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationshady, humous, rock crevices
alpine house, humous, gravelly soil, shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory7 Northern America
     77 South-Central U.S.A. (NWM New Mexico, TEX Texas)
     79 Mexico (MXE Mexico Northeast)
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