General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 18 - 30 inches
Plant Spread: 36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Quilted, gray-green
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Dark blue
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Sage
  • Marine Blue Sage
  • Salvia
Also sold as:
  • Salvia chamaedryoides 'Indigo Blue'

'Marine Blue' was a featured
Plant of the Day for April 14, 2016.
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Photo by wcgypsy

Courtesy Robin's Salvias
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MunchkinsMom On October 1, 2016 Obtained plant
UCD 1 Gallon, $10.00 18" tall
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