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    • Photo of Salvia lanceolata flower by Avant Gardens

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    Salvia lanceolata

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Salvia lanceolata plant details

    Salvia lanceolata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink and tan flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia lanceolata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and tan blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: pungent fragrance

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia lanceolata

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A shrubby sage from South Africa with curiously colored smoky rose beige flowers that are contrasted by silver gray foliage that release a pleasing, pungent scent. It prefers poor well drained soil and is hardy to about 25 degrees F. Ultimately grows 3-4' tall by 3-4' wide, but expect aplant of about 18" x 18" the first year.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Salvia lanceolata plant

    How to Grow Salvia lanceolata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    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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