Salvia munzii

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

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Salvia munzii plant details

Salvia munzii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia munzii

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: compact, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia munzii

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful, aromatic Sage from San Diego to Baja, Mexico. Salvia munzii resembles Salvia mellifera but is a more compact shrub, usually only 2’-3’ tall & 3’-4’ across. From June to August it bears clusters of bright blue flowers held in fairly dense whorls above the small, oval, olive green foliage. More tolerant of Summer water than Salvia mellifera, it can be grown in the mixed garden. Extremely drought tolerant, it may go deciduous without any Summer water. The delicious fragrance is similar to Salvia clevelandii. Best in full sun & good drainage. Hardy to 20 °F?