Salvia chamaedryoides
Mexican Blue Sage
Description
This low mounding perennial grows to 2' tall and wide. It spreads by underground runners and has a small, silvery foliage which serves as a background for bright blue flowers. The bruised leaves have spicy fragrance. Heaviest bloom is in spring and early fall, intermittent throughout the rest of the season. This Salvia needs full sun and a well drained site. Do not fertilize. Water weekly, once this plant is established.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.