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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

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.

Gardening facts about Salvia sonomensis 'Blue Canyon' plant

How to Grow Salvia sonomensis 'Blue Canyon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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