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Salvia chamaedryoides

Germander Sage

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Description

This low mounding perennial with a long bloom period, spreads by underground runners. It produces a small, silvery foliage which serves as a background for bright blue flowers. Bruised leaves have a spicy fragrance. Germander Sage reaches 2' tall and wid

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.