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Salvia (moorcroftiana x indica)

Also Known As

  • Salvia moorcroftiana x indica 'Shangri-la Sage'
  • Shangri-la Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Salvia (moorcroftiana x indica) plant details

Salvia (moorcroftiana x indica) is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia (moorcroftiana x indica)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia (moorcroftiana x indica)

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Season: Spring to summer Sun: Full sun to partial shade

Gardening facts about Salvia (moorcroftiana x indica) plant

How to Grow Salvia (moorcroftiana x indica)

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun
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Zones

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Size

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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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Plant Type

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Zones

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Width: 4"-12"

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