Salvia verbenaca
Also Known As
- Salvia clandestina
- Salvia cleistogama
- Salvia controversa
- Salvia verbenacea
- Verbena Sage
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-42"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Salvia verbenaca plant details
Salvia verbenaca is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia verbenaca
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 42 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia verbenaca
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Not attractive enough to put up with it's prolific self seeding. Better to grow the much more attractive S. pratensis.
By: Zephs
Gardening facts about Salvia verbenaca plant
How to Grow Salvia verbenaca
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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