Chia Plant Seeds - Salvia Hispanica Herb

Chia Seeds

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Chia (Salvia Hispanica) - Chia is a member of the mint family and it has been cultivated for nearly 5,000 years.  The seeds are very nutritionally dense containing high levels of easily digestible protein, omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, antioxidants, calcium, iron, and many more nutrients.

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ABOUT
PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

9 - 11

HEIGHT

24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late summer to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Sandy or loamy, well-drained soils

OFTEN HOUSE PLANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Salvia Hispanica

Chia (Salvia Hispanica) - Chia is a member of the mint family and it has been cultivated for nearly 5,000 years.  The seeds are very nutritionally dense containing high levels of easily digestible protein, omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, antioxidants, calcium, iron, and many more nutrients.

Although North Americans began learning about Chia from the "Cha-cha-cha Chia," Chia Pet television commercials in the 1980s, we are only now beginning to explore the dietary uses of this very nutritious herb. Chia plants grow twenty-four to thirty-six inches tall and produce many clusters of white or light-purple flowers in mid to late summer. Chia prefers a location providing full sun and that has sandy or loamy, well-drained soils. Be careful not to over water chia plants. It is a tender perennial that is hardy in USDA climate zones 9 to 11 and will not tolerate frost. Since it requires a fairly long season to produce seed, starting indoors and transplanting after all danger of frost has passed is required. Germination occurs in seven to fourteen days at soil temperatures between 70F and 77F.

Chia seeds can be sprouted and added to salads, ground and added to almost any recipe from energy / smoothie drinks, used as a thickening agent to replace corn starch, or used in place of bread crumbs in meatballs, meat loafs, or coating chicken. You can even use them to replace eggs in recipes by simply dry grinding Chia seeds into a powder and using one tablespoon along with three tablespoons of water for every egg your baked recipe calls for.

Grown for Seed

While the chia plant itself may not be particularly famous, its seeds are! Chia seeds have become a legend in healthy eating.

Grown for Seed

Drought-Tolerant Perennial

How to Grow

Chia plants require a fairly long season to produce seed, so it is best to start these seeds indoors in the winter to get a jump on the growing season. Sow 2-3 seeds per plant at depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Keep the seeds moist until germination, which will occur in 1-2 weeks under proper conditions. Chia prefers a location providing full sun and that has sandy or loamy, well-drained soils. Be careful not to over water chia plants. It is a tender perennial that is hardy in USDA climate zones 9 to 11 and will not tolerate frost.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained & loamy
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Drought-Tolerant Perennial

Plant Specifications

Chia is a perennial flowering herb that grows in USDA zones 9 through 11. It is often classified as a "fire follower", as it is usually one of the first wild plants to spring up immediately after a wildfire. Chia seeds are highly nutritious.

  • Bloom color: blue
  • Bloom season: late summer to early fall
  • Plant height: 24-36 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 77F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 to 1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

367,863

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

7 - 10

HEIGHT

24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid-summer

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Salvia Farinacea

Blue Sage (Salvia Farinacea) - Blue Sage is perfect for the perennial border or the wild flower meadow. It is easily grown from Sage seeds, and it will attract butterflies and hummingbirds like a magnet! Plant Blue Sag drought tolerant wildflowers in a mass grouping for a dramatic display of blue for any sunny landscape setting. It is especially nice in cottage gardens, xeriscape rock gardens or wild flower gardens.

If you want to get an early jump, start these Blue Sage seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow the wildflower seed in starter trays, press the seed into the soil and barely cover. Blue Sage seeds needs light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant the Blue Sage seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location. Give them plenty of water in dry weather. In the southern half of the United States where temperatures can be extreme, this type of Salvia may need light to moderate shade instead of full sun. Blue Sage will do best in areas that have moderate humidity. After an extended period of flowering, trim the Salvia Farinacea plant back to produce a thicker and more compact foliage and a shorter flowering plant. The trim will delay flowering for a few days, but it is important in preventing leggy plants, and the blooms will come back heavily.

Dramatic blue blooms

Has an outstanding effect in beds, borders, and containers from late spring till the first frost. Attracts butterflies. Known for its particularly ornamental blooms — great for edgings.

blue sage flowers

Sage seed | blue

How to grow

How To Grow Blue Sage From Seed: Blue Sage is a perennial only in milder climates, but it can be grown as an annual in all regions. All Salvia wildflower seed species benefit from being started indoors, but they grow fairly reliably if sown outdoors in warm soil where summers are hot.

Sow Blue Sage wildflower seeds outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed and prepare soil by weeding it and loosening it. Lightly rake Salvia Farinacea seeds into the soil and keep the seeds and young Blue Sage seedlings moist until well-established.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 7 pounds per acre
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days
  • Give them plenty of water in dry weather
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Depth: 1/16 inch
Sage seeds blue sage

Flower Specifications

The Blue Sage plant grows in a mound-shape with sprawling stems. It can reach 24 - 36 inches tall and just as wide. The Blue Sage flower is 3/4 inch long with 2 stamens and 1 pistil, and it has a sage-like aromatic fragrance. Three to nine inch spikes are filled with the tubular, dense blooms that range from dark blue to white. The foliage of Salvia Farinacea Blue Sage is usually a grayish green color and the leaves are quite common towards the lower half of the plant.

  • Height: 24 - 36 inches
  • USDA Zones: 7 - 10
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Tolerant: Yes

Grown for Seed

While the chia plant itself may not be particularly famous, its seeds are! Chia seeds have become a legend in healthy eating.

Grown for Seed

Drought-Tolerant Perennial

How to Grow

Chia plants require a fairly long season to produce seed, so it is best to start these seeds indoors in the winter to get a jump on the growing season. Sow 2-3 seeds per plant at depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Keep the seeds moist until germination, which will occur in 1-2 weeks under proper conditions. Chia prefers a location providing full sun and that has sandy or loamy, well-drained soils. Be careful not to over water chia plants. It is a tender perennial that is hardy in USDA climate zones 9 to 11 and will not tolerate frost.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained & loamy
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Drought-Tolerant Perennial

Plant Specifications

Chia is a perennial flowering herb that grows in USDA zones 9 through 11. It is often classified as a "fire follower", as it is usually one of the first wild plants to spring up immediately after a wildfire. Chia seeds are highly nutritious.

  • Bloom color: blue
  • Bloom season: late summer to early fall
  • Plant height: 24-36 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 7 pounds per acre

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

ABOUT
PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

275,000

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

6 - 9

HEIGHT

24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Scarlet red

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Salvia Coccinea

Scarlet Sage (Salvia Coccinea) - If you want a head-turning display of dramatic red blooms, grow Scarlet Sage wildflower seeds, and have not only a beautiful display but a versatile drought tolerant plant that takes the heat well. Scarlet Sage is a perennial in warmer climates and an annual where winter temperatures stay below freezing for more than a few hours at a time. The Salvia Coccinea plant reaches 24 - 36 inches tall, with 1 - 2 inch triangular leaves growing opposite each other on a square stem. The Scarlet Sage flower is very showy, bright red, about an inch long, and arranged in loose whorls along the upright spikes. Blooms appear continuously from early summer to first frost. Trim them back and a new flush of blooms will appear. Hummingbirds cannot leave these magnificent blooms alone. Growing Scarlet Sage seeds is greatly rewarding! Very drought tolerant plant; however, it will not flower well if it receives no water.

Dramatic red blooms

Has an outstanding effect in beds, borders, and containers from late spring till the first frost. Attracts butterflies. Known for its particularly ornamental blooms — great for edgings.

scarlet sage flowers

Sage seed | scarlet

How to grow

Benefits from being started indoors, but grows reliably if sown outdoors in warm soil. Plant seeds outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed and prepare soil by weeding it and loosening it. Lightly rake into the soil and keep the seeds moist until well-established. If using starter trays, press the seed into the soil and barely cover. Needs light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant the seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location.

  • Sowing Rate: 4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 9 pounds per acre
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days
  • Give them plenty of water in dry weather
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Depth: 1/16 inch
Sage seeds scarlet sage

Flower Specifications

Sage is a good bedding plant and useful in borders. This variety is especially desirable in naturalized areas where it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and maintains itself year after year without becoming invasive. Seeds will fall into the soil and germinate continuously all year except during freezing temperatures.

  • Height: 24 - 36 inches
  • USDA Zones: 6 - 9
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Tolerant: Yes

Grown for Seed

While the chia plant itself may not be particularly famous, its seeds are! Chia seeds have become a legend in healthy eating.

Grown for Seed

Drought-Tolerant Perennial

How to Grow

Chia plants require a fairly long season to produce seed, so it is best to start these seeds indoors in the winter to get a jump on the growing season. Sow 2-3 seeds per plant at depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Keep the seeds moist until germination, which will occur in 1-2 weeks under proper conditions. Chia prefers a location providing full sun and that has sandy or loamy, well-drained soils. Be careful not to over water chia plants. It is a tender perennial that is hardy in USDA climate zones 9 to 11 and will not tolerate frost.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained & loamy
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Drought-Tolerant Perennial

Plant Specifications

Chia is a perennial flowering herb that grows in USDA zones 9 through 11. It is often classified as a "fire follower", as it is usually one of the first wild plants to spring up immediately after a wildfire. Chia seeds are highly nutritious.

  • Bloom color: blue
  • Bloom season: late summer to early fall
  • Plant height: 24-36 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 9 pounds per acre

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

ABOUT
PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 10

HEIGHT

20 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Salvia Farinacea

Salvia (Salvia Farinacea Blue Victory) - Growing Salvia seed is so rewarding. The butterflies and hummingbirds will love your xeriscape garden when you grow these beauties! Blue Victory Salvia plants are heavy blooming, compact and give a spectacular display of color. They feature multiple spikes of blue and white two-toned flowers over a long season starting in late spring and lasting through fall. Leaves are long and toothed, soft green nearly silver in color, especially the undersides. They are great as a drought tolerant border plant, container plant, or as a cut flower for fresh or dried bouquets. The plants are tender perennials that are commonly grown as annuals in most cold winter areas.

Blue Salvia grows well in lean to average soil and prefers slightly dry soil that is well drained. Fertilize only as needed. They will bloom continuously in warm weather and survive light freezes. Afternoon shade is appreciated in very hot areas, and it prolongs the life of the plant which may last several years. In ideal conditions, plants may last up to 5 years. As an added benefit, Salvias are generally deer resistant!

Sow Salvia seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or outside after danger of frost has passed. Do not cover the flower seeds since they need light to germinate. The seeds need continual moisture, and for the first year, water the plants to help them establish well. After establishment, mealcup sage will be quite resistant to drought. Clumps can also be divided in the spring.


Grown for Seed

While the chia plant itself may not be particularly famous, its seeds are! Chia seeds have become a legend in healthy eating.

Grown for Seed

Drought-Tolerant Perennial

How to Grow

Chia plants require a fairly long season to produce seed, so it is best to start these seeds indoors in the winter to get a jump on the growing season. Sow 2-3 seeds per plant at depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Keep the seeds moist until germination, which will occur in 1-2 weeks under proper conditions. Chia prefers a location providing full sun and that has sandy or loamy, well-drained soils. Be careful not to over water chia plants. It is a tender perennial that is hardy in USDA climate zones 9 to 11 and will not tolerate frost.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained & loamy
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Drought-Tolerant Perennial

Plant Specifications

Chia is a perennial flowering herb that grows in USDA zones 9 through 11. It is often classified as a "fire follower", as it is usually one of the first wild plants to spring up immediately after a wildfire. Chia seeds are highly nutritious.

  • Bloom color: blue
  • Bloom season: late summer to early fall
  • Plant height: 24-36 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Sage

ABOUT
PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 10

HEIGHT

20 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Salvia Farinacea

Salvia (Salvia Farinacea White Victory) - Easily grown from Salvia seeds, this tender perennial has intense white flowers that can form a wonderful backdrop for shorter flowers. White Salvia is great for center pieces in containers or in mass plantings to make a dramatic color display. The white Salvia plant habit is erect but densely branched with multiple spikes of white flowers and silvery-green foliage. Salvia plants are drought and deer resistant yet they attract beneficial insects and hummingbirds. They bring delight to any setting!

How To Grow White Salvia: Sow Salvia seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or outside after danger of frost has passed. Do not cover the Salvia flower seeds since the seeds need light to germinate. White Salvia seeds need continual moisture, and for the first year, water the Salvia plants to help them establish well. After estasblishment, they are considered to be drought tolerant. Clumps can also be divided in the spring. Grow white Salvia flowers as annuals in all climates. They are perennials only in frost-free zones.

Grown for Seed

While the chia plant itself may not be particularly famous, its seeds are! Chia seeds have become a legend in healthy eating.

Grown for Seed

Drought-Tolerant Perennial

How to Grow

Chia plants require a fairly long season to produce seed, so it is best to start these seeds indoors in the winter to get a jump on the growing season. Sow 2-3 seeds per plant at depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Keep the seeds moist until germination, which will occur in 1-2 weeks under proper conditions. Chia prefers a location providing full sun and that has sandy or loamy, well-drained soils. Be careful not to over water chia plants. It is a tender perennial that is hardy in USDA climate zones 9 to 11 and will not tolerate frost.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained & loamy
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Drought-Tolerant Perennial

Plant Specifications

Chia is a perennial flowering herb that grows in USDA zones 9 through 11. It is often classified as a "fire follower", as it is usually one of the first wild plants to spring up immediately after a wildfire. Chia seeds are highly nutritious.

  • Bloom color: blue
  • Bloom season: late summer to early fall
  • Plant height: 24-36 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Sage

ABOUT
PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

18 - 28 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Salvia Horminum

Salvia (Salvia Horminum Blue Monday) - These annuals are easily grown from Salvia seeds, and they provide vivid color that lasts from summer through fall. Also known as Salvia Horminum Clary, this annual Blue Salvia plant is native to an area extending from the Mediterranean to the Crimea and into Iran. The botanical name Salvia Horminum is synonymous with Salvia Viridis. Salvia Blue Monday quickly grows up to 28 inches tall and about 12 inches wide. The brilliant purple-blue flowers last well as cut flowers or dried flowers. The plant prefers loose soil, good drainage, moderate water, and mostly sunny locations.

How To Grow Salvia From Seeds: For earlier blooms, sow Salvia flower seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow Salvia flower seed in starter trays and press the seed into the soil. Salvia flower seed needs light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant Salvia seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location. Or, sow Salvia flower seeds outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed and prepare soil by weeding it and loosening it. Lightly rake the flower seeds into the soil and keep the seeds and young Salvia seedlings moist until well-established. Provide plenty of water in dry weather. Salvia plants grow best when provided moist, but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Salvia Flower Care: Remove the spent flower spikes to promote continued blooming. If the Salvia Horminum plants begin to look tired in mid-summer, trim them back by 1/3, and they will be re-energized and reward you with more blooming.

Grown for Seed

While the chia plant itself may not be particularly famous, its seeds are! Chia seeds have become a legend in healthy eating.

Grown for Seed

Drought-Tolerant Perennial

How to Grow

Chia plants require a fairly long season to produce seed, so it is best to start these seeds indoors in the winter to get a jump on the growing season. Sow 2-3 seeds per plant at depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Keep the seeds moist until germination, which will occur in 1-2 weeks under proper conditions. Chia prefers a location providing full sun and that has sandy or loamy, well-drained soils. Be careful not to over water chia plants. It is a tender perennial that is hardy in USDA climate zones 9 to 11 and will not tolerate frost.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained & loamy
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Drought-Tolerant Perennial

Plant Specifications

Chia is a perennial flowering herb that grows in USDA zones 9 through 11. It is often classified as a "fire follower", as it is usually one of the first wild plants to spring up immediately after a wildfire. Chia seeds are highly nutritious.

  • Bloom color: blue
  • Bloom season: late summer to early fall
  • Plant height: 24-36 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Sage

ABOUT
PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

18 - 28 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Salvia Horminum

Salvia (Salvia Horminum Pink Sunday ) - Many gardeners consider Salvia Horminium to be one of the most garden worthy plants of the sage family. The Salvia Pink Sunday plant is easy-to-grow from flower seed, and it is vigorous, quick growing, nicely branching, and tops out at about 28 inches tall. Pink Sundae Salvia has 1 inch pink flowers grouped in threes which will last all summer long and sometimes clear up until frost season. Pink Sunday Salvia makes a great fresh cut flower and does well dried too as they hold their vivid color. Deadheading keeps fresh blooms coming, but this Salvia will also re-seed, so leave a few spent blooms on the plant to drop Salvia seeds for next season's display.

How To Grow Salvia From Seeds: For earlier blooms, sow Salvia seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow the flower seed in starter trays and press the seed into the soil. Pink Salvia seeds need light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant Salvia seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location. Or, sow Salvia flower seeds outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed and prepare soil by weeding it and loosening it. Lightly rake the flower seeds into the soil and keep the seeds and young Salvia seedlings moist until well-established. Provide plenty of water in dry weather. Salvia plants grow best when provided moist, but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Salvia Flower Care: Removed the spent flower spikes to promote continued blooming. If the Pink Salvia plant begins to look tired in mid-summer, trim it back by 1/3, and it will be re-energized and reward you with more blooming.

Grown for Seed

While the chia plant itself may not be particularly famous, its seeds are! Chia seeds have become a legend in healthy eating.

Grown for Seed

Drought-Tolerant Perennial

How to Grow

Chia plants require a fairly long season to produce seed, so it is best to start these seeds indoors in the winter to get a jump on the growing season. Sow 2-3 seeds per plant at depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Keep the seeds moist until germination, which will occur in 1-2 weeks under proper conditions. Chia prefers a location providing full sun and that has sandy or loamy, well-drained soils. Be careful not to over water chia plants. It is a tender perennial that is hardy in USDA climate zones 9 to 11 and will not tolerate frost.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained & loamy
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Drought-Tolerant Perennial

Plant Specifications

Chia is a perennial flowering herb that grows in USDA zones 9 through 11. It is often classified as a "fire follower", as it is usually one of the first wild plants to spring up immediately after a wildfire. Chia seeds are highly nutritious.

  • Bloom color: blue
  • Bloom season: late summer to early fall
  • Plant height: 24-36 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Sage

ABOUT
PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

18 - 28 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Salvia Horminum

Salvia (Salvia Horminum White Swan) - An enduring favorite of the summer cottage garden is readily grown from Salvia seeds. Salvia White Swan features large blooms of pure white and are delicately veined. This lovely annual is also widely known as Clary. This variety of white Salvia has a compact growth and the blooms are well-suited for cutting, and they make excellent dried flowers with everlasting color.

How To Grow Salvia From Seeds: For earlier blooms, sow Salvia seeds indoors 10 weeks before last frost. Sow Salvia flower seeds in starter trays and press the seed into the soil. Salvia flower seed needs light to germinate. When the frost season has passed, transplant the Salvia seedlings into the garden 12 - 18 inches apart in a sunny location. Or, directly sow Salvia White Swan seeds outdoors in spring after frost danger has passed and prepare soil by weeding it and loosening it. Lightly rake White Salvia seeds into the soil and keep the seeds and young seedlings moist until well-established. Provide plenty of water in dry weather. Salvia plants grow best when provided moist, but well-drained soil in a partial shade setting.

Grown for Seed

While the chia plant itself may not be particularly famous, its seeds are! Chia seeds have become a legend in healthy eating.

Grown for Seed

Drought-Tolerant Perennial

How to Grow

Chia plants require a fairly long season to produce seed, so it is best to start these seeds indoors in the winter to get a jump on the growing season. Sow 2-3 seeds per plant at depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Keep the seeds moist until germination, which will occur in 1-2 weeks under proper conditions. Chia prefers a location providing full sun and that has sandy or loamy, well-drained soils. Be careful not to over water chia plants. It is a tender perennial that is hardy in USDA climate zones 9 to 11 and will not tolerate frost.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained & loamy
  • Sowing rate: 2-3 seeds per plant
Drought-Tolerant Perennial

Plant Specifications

Chia is a perennial flowering herb that grows in USDA zones 9 through 11. It is often classified as a "fire follower", as it is usually one of the first wild plants to spring up immediately after a wildfire. Chia seeds are highly nutritious.

  • Bloom color: blue
  • Bloom season: late summer to early fall
  • Plant height: 24-36 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Sage

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