Botanical name | Salvia chamelaeagnea |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering. ![]() Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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Flowers | January February March April December This plant bears pale-blue with white and cream markings from mid-Summer to Autumn. |
Common name(s) | Rough Blue Sage |
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Foliage | This plant has mid-green, slightly hairy foliage, sometimes the edges are toothed. |
Uses in landscape design | Best suited for a rockery in sandy soils. |
Planting instructions | Plant in full sun, well-drained, good garden soil. |
Maintenance | This plant needs regular water, especially in winter. |
Soil conditions | Well drainedSandy |
Growth rate | Fast |
Wildlife attractions | insects |
Salvia chamelaeagnea (Rough Blue Sage)
- Botanical name: Salvia chamelaeagnea
- Common name(s): Rough Blue Sage
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A drought resistant shrubby perennial, with mid-green, slightly hairy foliage, sometimes the edges are toothed. It bears pale-blue with white and cream markings from mid-Summer to Autumn. Salvia chamelaeagnea requires full sun, well-drained, good garden soil and regular water, especially in winter. Best suited for a rockery in sandy soils.
Family: Lamiaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh
Salvia chamelaeagnea requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February March April December
This plant bears pale-blue with white and cream markings from mid-Summer to Autumn.
This plant has mid-green, slightly hairy foliage, sometimes the edges are toothed.