Salvia villosa
Also Known As
- Hairy Sage
- Shaggy Sage
Plant type
shrub, herb
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 8a-11
Salvia villosa plant details
Salvia villosa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer blue and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia villosa
- Plant type: herb or shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: blue and white blooms in summer
- Uses: compact, container plant, long-blooming, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia villosa
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Salvia villosa plant
How to Grow Salvia villosa
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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aka Salvia nemorosa 'Bordeau Deep Blue', Bordeau Deep Blue Salvia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 16"-20"
- sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus [red flowering]
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Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
8a-11
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Scientific Name: Salvia 'Dyspurp'
aka Salvia greggii 'Amethyst Lips', Amethyst Lips Salvia
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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