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Salvia somalensis

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'
W: 3'

planting zones

8b-11

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Salvia somalensis plant details

Salvia somalensis is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with chartreuse foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia somalensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen chartreuse
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia somalensis

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An evergreen shrubby perennial from Somalia. Rubbery, mid green, folded, lance shaped leaves, like taco shells made from rough skin, clothe the erect stems. Long spikes of two lipped, pale blue, tubular flowers are carried throughout the warmer months. Not being brittle like most Sages makes this tough plant wind resistant as well.

By: Zephs

Native to forest clearings in Somalia, this Salvia is strange in having flowering branchlets on each stem in addition to a terminal flower. Totally bizarro for a Salvia! These delightful & odd pale lavender blooms appear in early Summer & continue the show through Fall. Chartreusey yellow-green foliage pops next to blues & greens. Bonus points for deer repelling, fragrant 4" leaves that bear resemblance to S. mellifera. Good drainage & weekly Summer water for the best show. To 5' high & 3' wide.