Buy Salvia miniata

Also Known As

Belize Sage
Smooth-leaf Sage

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 30"

planting zones

9a-10b

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Salvia miniata plant details

Salvia miniata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia miniata

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, showy, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia miniata

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A low growing shrubby sage native to Belize and mountains of Southern Mexico. Large emerald green leaves form mounding shrubs to 2 to 3 ft. with a similar spread. Coral red flowers that seem to glow on upright spikes mid summer until frost. Wonderful for late summer hummingbird forage. Sun to part shade with regular summer water. Cold hardy to USDA zone 9

By: Cistus Nursery

SALVIA MINIATA, known as belize sage, hardy in zones 9-10, grown as annual in other areas. Smooth shimmering leaves give way to the brightest scarlet red flowers--great attractant for hummingbirds. Native to Central America, likes sun, grows 30"x30".