General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Dark purple
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Sage
  • Salvia
Also sold as:
  • Salvia greggii x lycioides 'Nuevo Leon'

'Nuevo Leon' was a featured
Plant of the Day for June 29, 2016.
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Location: My garden
Date: 2023-08-31
Location: Seguin, Tx
Date: 2016-04-15
Location: My garden
Date: 2013-10-05
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: KALAMA WA
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy
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