Germander Sage, Mexican Blue Sage, Salvia semiatrata
A popular choice for water-wise gardens, Salvia chamaedryoides (Germander Sage) is a low-growing, woody-based perennial forming an attractive spreading mound of small narrow silvery-green leaves, less than 1 in. long (2.5 cm). Blooming from mid-spring to fall, brilliant true blue flowers, 1 in. long (2.5 cm), adorned with wide lips, appear in terminal clusters above the foliage. The sparkling blue blossoms attract butterflies and hummingbirds but are ignored by deer. Mostly evergreen in mild winter areas, this Mexican native is quite versatile. It is great for use at the front of sunny borders or as a small-scale ground cover in water-wise gardens.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Salvia chamaedryoides (Germander Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia chamaedryoides (Germander Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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