Salvia munzii [dark blue]

Also Known As

Salvia munzii 'Dark Blue'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8b-11

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Salvia munzii [dark blue] plant details

Salvia munzii [dark blue] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer blue 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 - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia munzii [dark blue]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: compact, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia munzii [dark blue]

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The pale blue flowers of Salvia munzii are quite lovely, but when this variant with dark blue flowers showed up among our seedlings, it caused quite a stir. We promptly decided that it had to be introduced and shared with other gardeners. Sometimes you just want something really BLUE. In all other ways it appears to share all the virtues of our light blue, seedling grown plants. Compact and upright, it grows 4-6’ tall and wide and blooms profusely in late Spring and Summer. It is semi- deciduous, which means that if grown very dry, the plant will protect itself by dropping its leaves in the Fall. However, it will stay evergreen if watered and unlike many other CA sages, it is quite tolerant of some summer/fall watering and less than perfect drainage. A good choice for wild landscaping as well mixed gardens.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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How to Grow Salvia munzii [dark blue]

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen