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Salvia dombeyi
Also Known As
- Giant Bolivian Sage
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 5'-8'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Salvia dombeyi plant details
Salvia dombeyi is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia dombeyi
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, long-blooming, tropical
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia dombeyi
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Salvia dombeyi
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 48"-60"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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 '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
aka Blue Sage
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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