Salvia mohavensis

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Salvia mohavensis

Trident, Carl Nielson Sage

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: AZ Sonora Desert Museum

Description

This rounded shrub grows quickly to 3' tall and wide.Cobalt blue, fragrant flowers appear in spring. Fuzzy green leaves are fragrant and evergreen but will drop if stressed due to lack of water. Irrigate this Salvia every 2-3 weeks after it's established especially during the winter. This shrub looks great in a rock garden with good drainage. Plant near entryways so you can enjoy the blooms and fragrance.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.