Salvia chamaedryoides
Germander Sage
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:
Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.