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    Salvia indica

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Salvia indica plant details

    Salvia indica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia indica

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia indica

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Woo-hoo! It's so rewarding to find a new extraordinary Salvia after years of trialing new species! Native to dry, rocky slopes in the Middle East - this perennial beauty forms an attractive clump of fresh-scented, scalloped, softly furry leaves topped in Summer with a multitude of strong, upright, branching 2' flower spikes. Fascinating blooms 2” in size and 2-lipped are displayed in widely spaced whorls - the upper lip: lavender and shiny and sporting long stamens, arches over an ornately marked deep-purple, white, and gold lower lip. Each flower lasts about a month and the bloom season lasts from mid-Summer thru Fall. A show-stopper for the dry garden, container (15+ Gal), and parking strip - just provide well-drained soil and an annual side-dress of compost for a gorgeous plant.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Salvia indica plant

    How to Grow Salvia indica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

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

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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