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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

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    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

    The sage of "riders of the purple sage", this wonderful 2-3' sub-shrub has gray foliage ; deep dark blue flowers; native to western deserts, it requires excellent drainage: raised gravel, sand bed, etc. S/D/GdDrn

    By: Forestfarm

    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

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    Salvia apiana

    aka Bee Sage, White Sage

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia apiana foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue]

    aka Salvia cacaliaefolia, Salvia cacaliifolia, Cacalia Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue] flower by J.G. in SF
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    Salvia chiapensis

    aka Chiapas Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia chiapensis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia clevelandii

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia clevelandii form by Kenpei
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    Salvia columbariae

    aka Chia

    Plant Type

    Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-20"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia columbariae close-up, flower by Curtis Clark
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