| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 - 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant Other: Pebbled texture above and downy white undersides |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue Other: Gentian blue; deep lavender-blue |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Parentage: | Salvia brandegeei x Salvia munzii |
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