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Salvia coahuilensis

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage

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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:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.