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

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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