Salvia chamaedryoides (Germander sage)

Other names: Mexican blue sage, Blue oak sage, Blue Chihuahuan sage, Salvia chamaedrifolia, Salvia semiatrata, Salvia chamaedrys, Gentian sage

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade. This plant is half-hardy and may need protection in winter. May be deciduous in the coldest areas of its growing range. Drought tolerant but perfoms best with regular water. May need support. Reportedly survives in USDA Zone 7 where it will die back and resprout in spring.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wildlife

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Bushy

Native to

Mexico

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

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Salvia

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