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    Salvia flocculosa

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-12'
    • W: 2'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Salvia flocculosa plant details

    Salvia flocculosa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter blue and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia flocculosa

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 12 FT - wide, 1 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue and white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: compact, easy-to-grow, fragrant foliage, rare, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia flocculosa

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This rare sage from Andean Ecuador (7500’-9000’) is so very handsome, you’ll wish it bloomed forever.... but wait... it does! Yes, YEAR-ROUND crazy bloom with innumerable 6-8” bloom spikes of china-blue flowers marked with white nectar guides appear on graceful upward sweeping stems. With its dense habit and attractive evergreen oval shaped leaves, it’s a favorite in my home garden ever-blooming in front of my ‘Grandmother’s Hat’ rose. It can reach 5’x4’ but I prune mine to 1-2’ tall in late fall to keep it shorter and extra-bushy for next season. EASY and drought tolerant, just provide well-drained soil and annual side-dress of compost for ultimate bloom. Loved by hummingbirds and deer resistant. Hardiness is not yet confirmed below USDA zone 9. Great in large containers (20+ gal.).

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Salvia flocculosa plant

    How to Grow Salvia flocculosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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