Salvia dolomitica

Also Known As

South African Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 5'

planting zones

8a-11

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Salvia dolomitica plant details

Salvia dolomitica is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with blue foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia dolomitica

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 0 - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: lemon-scented

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia dolomitica

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gray-leafed shrub growing to 3' high and spreading by short rhizomes. Our mother plant is now about 5' wide. Muted gray leaves are elliptic and prominently veined on the undersides. Summer blooming, the flowers are pale lilac with a wide cream streak, extending into the throat. Inflorescence is short with a pea-green calyx covered with oily glands that smell of lemon. Full sun or light shade with well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established, it has performed well in our garden with only occasional summer water. Found natively in rocky, dolomitic soils of the Trasvall. Hardy to 25F. South Africa.