Thought in ancient times to perpetuate good health, an Arab proverb asks, “How shall a man die with sage in his garden?” Our Salvias are diverse perennials, shrubs or subshrubs. Many of them hail from the Mediterranean, Mexico and South America.
Drought tolerant, reliable once established, and generally pest and disease free, they combine an array of flowers and aromatic foliage in many different sizes, shapes, and hues.
Selected by Yucca Do Nursery, the interesting foliage of this upright Mexican native makes it one of our favorite Sages. Broad, tapered leaves have an unusual bluish hue on top, while undersides turn purple as they mature. Contrast this with the vivid green of the new growth, and you’re in for quite a foliar show. Well loved by hummingbirds, the small, iridescent, deep purple flowers display a splash of white in their throats.
Blooms late August–October.
Size: 4' high x 2' wide; hardy to zone 8.
Saturday Stroll & Plant Chat
2:00 to 4:30pm, June 22nd
Join us for a fun, informative guided tour of our colorful display borders. Sip lemonade & take home great gardening ideas.
Dog-Gone Super Summer Plant Sale
July 12, 13 and 14, 10am – 5pm at Digging Dog
Discover an abundance of easy-to-grow plants, including many rare beauties and water-wise toughies, at a savings!
Saturday Stroll & Plant Chat
2:00 to 4:30pm, July 27th
Join us for a fun, informative guided tour of
our colorful display borders. Sip lemonade & take home great gardening
ideas.
Saturday Stroll & Plant Chat
2:00 to 4:30pm, August 10th
Join us for a fun, informative guided tour of
our colorful display borders. Sip lemonade & take home great gardening
ideas.
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