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Salvia chamelaeagnea

Also Known As

  • Rough Blue Sage

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 48"-70"
  • W: 70"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Salvia chamelaeagnea plant details

Salvia chamelaeagnea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia chamelaeagnea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 70 IN wide, 48 IN - 70 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia chamelaeagnea

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An evergreen medium shrub tolerant of dry conditions. Light-green toothed rough leaves occur in pairs on straight square stems. Wisteria blue and white tubular flowers are produced in summer and autumn. A very tough easy to grow plant.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Salvia chamelaeagnea plant

How to Grow Salvia chamelaeagnea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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