Initial Plant Research- Part 1 (Blue Bedder Salvia)

I believe this plant is a root crop. Its growing season is: Mid Spring,Late Spring/Early Summer,Mid Summer, and Late Summer/Early Fall. It takes four days to germinate and it sprouts in ten to fifteen days. I think it does make sense because this plant flowers in summer-frost therefore this would be the right time to begin. The seed's depth is 1/4 inches and its spacing is 9-12 inches and can grow 12-18 in/18-24 in height wise. It's soil requirements include some sand to clay loam. It likes ordinary, enriched, and acidic to alkaline soil. This plant has a characteristic of being long lasting and should be exposed to partial shade or full sun (full sun is defined as exposure to more than 6 hours of continuous, direct sun per day). Salvias are also often recommended as companion plants for larger, taller or showier flowers or plants like roses or irises.

Watering:

1. Fast-growing herbaceous plants require more attention to watering than woody plants
2. When possible, water in the morning to avoid promoting diseases from night watering
3. Water slowly and deeply when plants begin to wilt and do not perk up at night
4. Watering twice, a few minutes apart, helps water soak in deeper
5. Soaker hoses and trickle or "drip" irrigation are very efficient and water-conservative
6. Never overwater, or you may cause root problems
7. Mulches help reduce water evaporation in hot or dry weather
8. In dry climates, form a soil "ring" around plants to hold water longer
   

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer