Placeholder

Salvia coerulea 'Tequila Blue'

Also Known As

  • Salvia guaranitica 'Tequila Blue'
  • Tequila Blue Anise-scented Sage
  • Tequila Blue Hummingbird Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 80"
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

More Options

Salvia coerulea 'Tequila Blue' plant details

Salvia coerulea 'Tequila Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia coerulea 'Tequila Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 80 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia coerulea 'Tequila Blue'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An erect, spreading perennial. Tall, straight, suckering stems clothed in bright green, heart shaped leaves. During the warmer months each stem produces long spikes of intense blue, hooded, tubular flowers. Cut back to ground level stems that have finished flowering.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Salvia coerulea 'Tequila Blue' plant

How to Grow Salvia coerulea 'Tequila Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

See other plant types of Salvia for your garden

aka Bee Sage, White Sage

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Salvia apiana foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
View Plant

aka Salvia cacaliaefolia, Salvia cacaliifolia, Cacalia Sage

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

9a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue] flower by J.G. in SF
View Plant

More Options

aka Chiapas Sage

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
Photo of Salvia chiapensis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
View Plant

More Options

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 3'

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
Photo of Salvia clevelandii form by Kenpei
View Plant

More Options

aka Chia

Plant Type

Herb, Annual / Biennial

Zones

1-12

Size

Height: 4"-20"

Width: 4"-12"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Salvia columbariae close-up, flower by Curtis Clark
View Plant

More Options

+476 more Salvia
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved