Marine Blue Sage
Salvia chamaedryoides 'Marine Blue'
SKU #47273
| Description | Spikes of beautiful indigo flowers grow above fragrant gray-green foliage. A dense, mounding habit, with lower branches spreading along the ground, forming roots as they go, creating an expanding colony. Adored by pollinators. Adapted to western coastal climates, it can benefit from some shade and extra water in hot inland areas. Comes true to seed. A woody perennial; evergreen in mild climates. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water occasionally. |
| Blooms | Late spring through fall |
| Mature Size | Reaches 2 to 3 ft tall, slowly spreading over time. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Ground Cover, Hillside |
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| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Care | Performs best in full sun and well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Water deeply, regularly in the first season to establish an extensive root system. Drought tolerant but blooms longer with supplemental water. Deadhead to promote more blooming. Prune lightly in mid to late spring. Remove spreading branches as needed to control the size. Will drop some leaves in colder winters. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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