Variety traits

Plant height — Salvia x sylvestris L.

Salvia x sylvestris L.

The plant height of the wood sage is a key characteristic for varietal identification, averaging between 20 and 90 cm. This indicator depends on the genetic traits of the cultivar, soil fertility, and light levels.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Wood sage, where this is mentioned in the description.

Salvia x sylvestris is characterized by a wide range of height variability, spanning from 20 to 150 cm. Compact cultivars reach 25–45 cm, whereas tall forms can exceed 70–90 cm. Measurements are taken during the mass flowering phase from the soil level to the tip of the inflorescence, sometimes with separate accounting for the height of the leaf rosette and the flowering stems.

Plant height directly influences agronomic parameters, including lodging resistance, planting density, and post-flowering pruning strategies. Excessive nutrition and shading stimulate shoot elongation, which may lead to reduced ornamental value and the loss of the bush's vertical form.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Wood sage mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.