Salvia caespitosa

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 6"
W: 12"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Salvia caespitosa plant details

Salvia caespitosa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender, pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia caespitosa

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: lavender, pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: compact, easy-to-grow, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia caespitosa

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These are from Mojmir's collections at 1800m on Ala Dag, woody based plants with gray green hairy leaves, and 2-8 large flowers on 5-10cm stems (it needs to be grown lean to stay compact) color ranges from near white to pink to violet in this colony. ZONE 6