Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue]

Also Known As

Salvia cacaliaefolia
Salvia cacaliifolia
Cacalia Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue] plant details

Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue] is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue]

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: sprawling, triangular leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A shrubby Salvia to about 4 ft tall with a similar spread. Fuzzy triangular emerald green leaves are topped with large sprays of cobalt blue 2 inch flowers beginning in mid summer continuing till frost. Great late season forage for hummers and other pollinators. Afternoon to dappled shade and occasional summer water where dry. Well drained soils USDA zone 8. Mulch to increase root hardiness.

By: Cistus Nursery

Touted some 70 years ago by British garden writer William Robinson, this exceptional, long blooming Salvia offers fuzzy gentian-blue flowers. Its small but abundant, vividly colored blooms garnish terminal racemes above a many stemmed emerald-green foundation of thick triangular leaves. Indigenous to the mountainous regions of southern Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala, Salvia cacaliaefolia can be found growing as high as 8000 ft., its slow-to-spread, creeping roots thriving with well drained soil, regular water and high shade. A harbinger of cool, late season color, it can be positioned right up front next to Geum 'Starker's Magnificum'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

An evergreen shrubby perennial for light shade. Unusual, broadly triangular, toothed, light green leaves are paired on long stems. Branched stems of bright blue tubular flowers are produced in spring and summer. A marvellous plant in any garden.

By: Zephs

An 18-24" plant with a sprawling habit and distinctive triangular shaped foliage. Slender gentian blue flowers are held in loose spires throughout the summer.