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Salvia dorrii
Also Known As
- Dorr's Sage
- Mint Sage
- Tobacco Sage
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 5b-11
Salvia dorrii plant details
Salvia dorrii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia dorrii
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia dorrii
- USDA Zones: 5b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Salvia dorrii
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Salvia dorrii plant
How to Grow Salvia dorrii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Salvia nemorosa 'Bordeau Deep Blue', Bordeau Deep Blue Salvia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 16"-20"
- sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus [red flowering]
aka Rosmarinus officinalis 'Red Flowering', Rosmarinus officinalis [red flowering]
Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
8a-11
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Turkish Cliff Sage
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional
Scientific Name: Salvia 'Dyspurp'
aka Salvia greggii 'Amethyst Lips', Amethyst Lips Salvia
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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