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Salvia mexicana [lime calyx]

Also Known As

  • Salvia mexicana 'Lime Calyx'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Salvia mexicana [lime calyx] plant details

Salvia mexicana [lime calyx] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with gold and green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia mexicana [lime calyx]

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia mexicana [lime calyx]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An large evergreen perennial shrub. A wonderful plant for light shade with highly attractive, shiny, velvety, yellow-green foliage. Intense blue flowers are produced on erect spikes through Summer and Autumn. Prune to half after flowering.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Salvia mexicana [lime calyx] plant

How to Grow Salvia mexicana [lime calyx]

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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