Himalayan Cloud Sage

Salvia nubicol, Himalayan Yellow Sage

Native to the mountains of Tibet, Afghanistan, India, Bhutan and Pakistan and sometimes found at elevations as high as 14,000 feet, this rare beauty of a salvia can withstand serious weather! Large pointed leaves send up tall stems up to 3 feet with signature yellow blooms with veins of maroon/purple. This sage has been used medicinally in Tibetan traditional medicine and has a high resin content in the leaves. Very showy and a unique addition to your Salvia collection. Prefers full to part sun and well-drained soil. Hardy Perennial. Hardy to Zone 5.