Salvia apiana [compact form]

Also Known As

Salvia apiana 'Compacta'
Salvia apiana var. compacta

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-11

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Salvia apiana [compact form] plant details

Salvia apiana [compact form] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia apiana [compact form]

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, medicinal, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia apiana [compact form]

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Topping out at only 2-3’ tall and wide, this compact selection of Salvia apiana has all the silver-hued wow factor, heady aroma & pollinator attraction of its larger cousin, but at about half the size! Easy to place in just about any garden, it’s beautiful in or out of bloom. From Spring through Summer, narrow spikes studded with white to pale lavender blooms sway above the mound of slender silver foliage. Drought, heat, sand & deer tolerant, not to mention evergreen (well, ever-grey), it’s a super wildlife plant, appealing to bees & birds who love the seeds. Can be used to make medicinal teas & smudge sticks for cleansing & purifying spaces. Easy to grow, requiring only well-draining, not too fertile soil, low water to no Summer water once established & plenty of sun!