Salvia, Ornamental Sage
Salviaclinopodioides 'Michoacan Blue'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: clinopodioides (klin-o-pod-ee-oy-dees)
Cultivar: Michoacan Blue

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Blue-Violet

Foliage
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings

Category

Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow