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Salvia ballotiflora
Also Known As
- Blue Shrub Sage
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 1'-5'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Salvia ballotiflora plant details
Salvia ballotiflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb 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 - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia ballotiflora
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia ballotiflora
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Salvia ballotiflora
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 16"-20"
- sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus [red flowering]
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Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
8a-11
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional
Scientific Name: Salvia 'Dyspurp'
aka Salvia greggii 'Amethyst Lips', Amethyst Lips Salvia
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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