Salvia Species, West Indian Sage
Salviaoccidentalis

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: occidentalis (ok-sih-den-TAY-liss)

Synonym:Hyptis glandulosa

Synonym:Salvia martinicensis

Synonym:Salvia procumbens

Synonym:Salvia radicans

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Dark Blue
Medium Blue

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details
Grown for foliage

Propagation Methods
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Category

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals
Perennials

Where to Grow