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Salvia |
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Arizona Sage |
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Desert Indigo Sage |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 - (and spreading) inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Triangular, serrated leaves |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Arizona Sage (Salvia arizonica) was a featured
Plant of the Day for April 20, 2016.
| Posted by Marilyn (Northern KY - Zone 6a) on May 25, 2013 9:19 PM "Salvia arizonica is a species of sage known commonly as desert indigo sage and Arizona sage. It can be distinguished from its relatives by its triangular, serrated leaves. It blooms copiously in small blue flowers. This is a vigorous sage which propagates via underground spreading runners and seeds. It is native to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It is frequently found at higher elevations." [ Reply to this comment | |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Salvia of the Day: Sage (Salvia arizonica 'Deep Blue') by Marilyn | Apr 30, 2017 10:52 PM | 1 |
| Salvia of the Day: Arizona Sage (Salvia arizonica) by Marilyn | Apr 19, 2016 10:26 PM | 1 |
| Growing Salvias in zone 6a by GDJCB | Mar 23, 2016 8:52 PM | 11 |
| Plants, Trees, Bushes, Fruit ...what have you ordered for 2014? by pixie62560 | Jun 1, 2014 5:14 PM | 168 |
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