Salvia urica

Also Known As

Blue Bush Sage

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Salvia urica plant details

Salvia urica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia urica

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia urica

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A topnotch container specimen, Blue Bush Sage needs to be protected when temperatures drop to 30

By: Digging Dog Nursery

BLUE BUSH SAGE - Native of Guatemala, growing up to 3' in cool sun to lt shade. Flowers are long whorled deep blue-violet in short stalks. Leaves are dark green, soft and velvety, textured with saw toothed margins. Hardy zone 9-10, blooming from August thru November. Drought, heat and humidity tolerant. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Gardening facts about Salvia urica plant

How to Grow Salvia urica

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy