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Salvia chionophylla
Also Known As
- Silver Carpet Sage
- Snowflake Sage
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Salvia chionophylla plant details
Salvia chionophylla is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia chionophylla
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia chionophylla
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Gardening facts about Salvia chionophylla plant
How to Grow Salvia chionophylla
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Herb, Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 4"-20"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun
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