Salvia pomifera

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 4'

planting zones

8a-10b

Salvia pomifera plant details

Salvia pomifera is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia pomifera

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia pomifera

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare beauty for the dry garden. I daresay it may be my favorite Salvia of all! Rose tinged bracts & copious amounts of large lavender flowers make this a beaut & its love of dry sites makes it a worthy plant for California. In addition, the herbal properties of the plant are in step with those of S. officinalis & makes it a handy addition to your apothecary kit. It’s also from Crete, so a shoe-in with Annie, who, if you hadn’t heard, is very Greek & proud of it. Grows 3’ tall & 4’ wide, with spikes of many pitcher-mouthed 1” blooms in June & July. Leaves are a soft gray with undulating edges & the whole plant is pleasantly aromatic. Clay tolerant, just don’t water heavily & in general I would recommend NOT watering the plant after it is established, except for very occasional deep watering. Cut back after flowering to maintain compactness.