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Salvia mellifera [10157]
Plant type
shrub, herb
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 7a-11
Salvia mellifera [10157] plant details
Salvia mellifera [10157] is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring blue and white 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, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia mellifera [10157]
- Plant type: herb or shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring
- Uses: fragrant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia mellifera [10157]
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Salvia mellifera [10157]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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aka Salvia nemorosa 'Bordeau Deep Blue', Bordeau Deep Blue Salvia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 16"-20"
- sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus [red flowering]
aka Rosmarinus officinalis 'Red Flowering', Rosmarinus officinalis [red flowering]
Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
8a-11
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Turkish Cliff Sage
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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