Salvia canariensis

Also Known As

Salvia canariensis var. candissima
Canary Island Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

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

planting zones

9a-11

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Salvia canariensis plant details

Salvia canariensis is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial shrub with white foliage. In fall and summer magenta 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 and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia canariensis

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia canariensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tender sage with purple flowers all season long -- a superb hummingbird attractor. These natives of the Canary Islands send up 6 ft, furry stems with furry leaves, all topped with plumes of purplish flowers. Forms clumps to 4 ft wide and makes a statement in sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant and and accepting of some summer water as well. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9.

By: Cistus Nursery

An erect evergreen shrub. Unusually textured triangular leaves on white downy stems. Purple flowers are produced in summer through to autumn. Should prove tolerant of dry conditions. Cut back to 30cm in spring when new growth is seen.

By: Zephs

A large shrubby Salvia from the Canary Islands grown both for its long, showy bloom & its soft white velvet leaves. This form is extra fuzzy! A tactile treat in the garden, tolerating lots of heat, drought & lousy soil, too. Grows 4-6’ tall & wide. Blooms are a nice red-purple with lightly contrasting papery magenta bracts. Rumored to be a good cut flower & like most Salvias, makes a great addition to any garden catering to hummingbirds, bees & butterflies.