Buy Salvia sonomensis 'Blue Canyon'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5"
W: 4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Salvia sonomensis 'Blue Canyon' plant details

Salvia sonomensis 'Blue Canyon' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and rocky soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia sonomensis 'Blue Canyon'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 5 IN tall
Uses: unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia sonomensis 'Blue Canyon'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: gritty, lean and rocky

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction, this lovely western native from the selection-rich American River canyon in California's Sierra Nevada is a particularly high elevation collection from 4100'. Spruce blue leaves smelling about as sage-y as possible. Perfect small scale ground cover for under your favorite Manzanita or Ceanothus and only about 5 inches tall by about 4 feet in a few years. Lean soil, sharp drainage, summer dry. USDA zone 7.