Salvia coahuilensis
Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage
Description
This evergreen shrub reaches 2' tall and 2'-3' wide. This Salvia prefers shade and will bloom profusely in summer and fall. Hummingbirds are attracted to the blue-purple flowers. This herbaceous perennial has green foliage. It needs low water but appreciates heavy pruning in the winter to rejuvenate blooming.
Maintenance Tips
Salvia coahuilensis is a perennial shrub from Mexico that can be found in many California native gardens. This plant matures 2’ tall and wide with vibrant purple flowers that rise about the foliage in the summer and fall. It is very drought tolerant; however, supplemental irrigation can improve the look and performance of the plant. It is a woody shrub, so thinning out the branches and allowing sunlight to the interior benefits the plant greatly. All of the flowers are born at the tips of the branches, so hedging is discouraged as it will cut off the blooming potential. However, deadheading spent blooms can increase the blooming cycle. This plant rarely has any pest or disease issues and rarely requires any kind of fertilizer to look and perform its best.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.