Salvia villosa

Also Known As

Hairy Sage
Shaggy Sage

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

8a-11

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A smaller more compact variety native to Mexico . Tiny delicate flowers, bright blue with white marks in the lower lip, adorn this tender perennial all summer. Blue green hairy leaves. Like sun and well drained soil, growing approx. 1' x 1'. A great choice for rock gardens.