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How to grow salvias<\/h2>\n
Full sun is essential for growing salvias, although some species show tolerance of shade, especially at lower latitudes. In the right conditions most salvia species and cultivars will live to more than ten years, although this is not always the case. It\u2019s possible that less-than-perfect drainage and high fertility may shorten their life span. Salvias are tolerant of drought, and although they die back early in very dry summers, they may re-grow with cooler, wetter, autumn weather. They flourish on poor stony soils, with a tolerance of alkalinity, making them useful for soils containing building rubble. However, they\u2019ll also do well in average-to-fertile and most, but well-drained soils.<\/p>\n

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