Salvia mocinoi

Also Known As

Salvia rubiginosa
Sage

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9a-11

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Salvia mocinoi plant details

Salvia mocinoi is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In winter blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia mocinoi

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia mocinoi

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A curious sage, small soft blue flowers appear among deep red bracts that are clustered together somewhat like a pine cone. Mid green deeply textured broadly lance shaped leaves densely cloth the square stems to become quite shrubby. After persevering with it for several years it would appear to be better suited to the east coast from Sydney northwards or the Kimberley, being neither very tolerant of frost or dry heat as with so many of the soft leaved winter flowering sages. Unlikely to be offered again.