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Salvia 'Desperado'

Also Known As

  • Desperado Sage

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-10a

Salvia 'Desperado' plant details

Salvia 'Desperado' is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Desperado'

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Desperado'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Salvia 'Desperado' plant

How to Grow Salvia 'Desperado'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Width: 2'-4'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'

Width: 3'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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