Salvia Species, Mexican Sage
Salviamexicana

Synonym:Hemistegia mexicana

Synonym:Salvia lupulina

Synonym:Salvia nitidifolia

Synonym:Salvia papilionacea

Synonym:Sclarea mexicana

Height

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet
Lavender

Foliage
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details
Grown for foliage
Textured

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings

Category

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow