Salvia heldreichiana

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-10b

Salvia heldreichiana plant details

Salvia heldreichiana is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia heldreichiana

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia heldreichiana

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another tough Mediterranean perennial, this collection from rocky habitat in Turkey to about 24" or higher by 3' with woolly blue green leaves deep lavender to blue flowers mid-spring through autumn, sometimes a break in mid summer. Full sun to partial shade, with very good drainage, preferably mineral soil, long lived to upper USDA Zone 7, possible colder.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Salvia heldreichiana plant

How to Grow Salvia heldreichiana

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- blue
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy