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Groundcover
From creeping stoloniferous perennials to medium size shrubs, there are a number of Salvias that preform very well as groundcover plants. Those listed here may be large or small, drought tolerant or moisture loving - but all will form a dense cover that retards weeds and erosion.





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Salvia adenophora
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Salvia adenophora
(Oaxaca Red Sage) This rare sage has small furry BRIGHT orange red flowers in abundance. It grows nicely as a container subject, or in mild climates as a potentially large shrub. Attractive foliage and Winter to Summer blooming completes this most desirable package.

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Salvia cacaliifolia
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Salvia cacaliifolia
(Blue Vine Sage) Blooming from mid-Summer through late Autumn, this semi-hardy herbaceous perennial (to 20F) is adorned with a profusion of true blue flowers held 1’-2’ above it’s unusual deltoid, grass green leaves making a this plant a delightful addition to any garden.

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Salvia canescens var. daghestanica
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Salvia canescens var. daghestanica
(Caucasus Sage) Another very fine ground cover sage - this one with white furry leaves and soft royal purple flowers. And its hardy & drought resistant. Another Salvia that deserves to be used far more than it is.

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Salvia chamadryoides x ‘Marine Blue’
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Salvia chamadryoides x ‘Marine Blue’
(Marine Blue Sage) The name and origin of this fine cultivar has long been in dispute. It may be a clone or hybrid of Salvia chamaedryoides var.isochroma. We have grown this variety for many years now, and offer it for what it is - not for its name.

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Salvia chamelaeagnea
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Salvia chamelaeagnea
(Rough Blue Sage) Salvia chamelaeagnea, which grows wild in the south western Cape, is a member of the most diverse plant community in the world, the fynbos (an Afrikaans word, meaning, literally, fine bush, but a dictionary translation...

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Salvia chionophylla
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Salvia chionophylla
(Snowflake Sage) A most unusual trailing Sage, with small white leaves and wiry stems. Found in just one location in the mountains of the Chihuahuan desert of North Central Mexico. The common name comes from the general look of the plant, whose white leaves make it look like a fresh snowfall.

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Salvia coahuilensis
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Salvia coahuilensis
(Coahuila Sage) Such a pretty little shrub! Small shiny deep green leaves clothe this densely branched, mounding Sage form the mountains of Coahuila, Mexico. In a sunny spot with good drainage the sheer number of beet-purple flowers will amaze you.

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Salvia discolor
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Salvia discolor
(Peruvian Sage or Concolor Sage) This native to the high Andes in Peru is one of the most distinctive of all Salvias. The leaves are apple green and smooth on the top, and have silver hairs on the bottoms. This alone is enough to recommend this plant - but the flowers . . .

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Salvia elegans 'Honey Melon'
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Salvia elegans 'Honey Melon'
(Honey Melon Pineapple Sage) A very fine, small growing and long blooming variety of Pineapple Sage. Worth growing just for the exotic scent of the leaves, it also is the earliest and longest blooming of all the many varieties of Salvia elegans.

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Salvia elegans 'Tangerine
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Salvia elegans 'Tangerine
(Tangerine Pineapple Sage) A citrus scented, small growing and totally irresistible variety of Pineapple Sage. Worth growing just for the exotic scent of the leaves, it also is one of the smallest and longest blooming of all the many varieties of Salvia elegans...

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Salvia flocculosa
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Salvia flocculosa
(Blue Ecuadorian Sage) A beautiful, densely branched shrub with silvery leaves, this rare species was once thought to be S. cruickshanksii. In the California nursery trade, it has been called "Salvia 'Equador'". ...

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Salvia glabrescens 'Shi Ho'
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Salvia glabrescens 'Shi Ho'
(Makino) A very rare clone of this woodland Japanese native. Even if it never flowered, I would grow this plant for its lush, almost edible looking foliage. Hardy and rewarding, this is a choice plant for any shady garden spot.

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Salvia glabrescens 'Yellow & Purple'
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Salvia glabrescens 'Yellow & Purple'
(Makino) A most unusual flower color and a compact growth habit make this woodland Japanese native variety very special indeed. The base flower color is a clear yellow, with perfectly contrasting purple markings. Hardy and rewarding, this is a choice plant for any shady garden spot.

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Salvia glechomifolia
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Salvia glechomifolia
(Ground Ivy Sage) A native to the high mountains of Central Mexico, this plant's common name comes from the shape of the leaves, which resemble the common Ground Ivy or Glechoma. The small leaves on wiry stems sprawl about gracefully. Violet blue flower...

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Salvia holwayi
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Salvia holwayi
(Winter Mexican Sage) We haven't been so excited about any plant in a long time. This sage blooms through 20 degree weather with snow and ice, has a graceful habit with lovely small dark green leaves and even spreads gently. Oh, and the flowers - the tubular one inch cinnabar red flowers puff ...

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Salvia koyamae
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Salvia koyamae
(Shinano-akigiri) A native to Honshu Island, Japan, this shade and moisture loving Salvia is a perfect fit for woodland gardens or shady borders. The large, yellow-green hairy leaves form loose, gently spreading clumps decorated by rather large, clear yellow flowers. And it is hardy!

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Salvia macrophylla 'Short Form'
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Salvia macrophylla 'Short Form'
(Creeping Big Leaf Sage) Cobalt blue flowers float in airy clusters above the large, velvety leaves of this South American native sage. As a bold statement in a container, it has no equal. The hummingbirds will thank you for having this plant in your garden.

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Salvia microphylla 'Variegata'
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Salvia microphylla 'Variegata'
(Variegated Mirto de Montes Sage) Over the years, we have seen a number of variegated clones of Salvia microphylla. None were as good as this one, from Guru Brent Barnes of Riverside, California.

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Salvia nilotica
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Salvia nilotica
(Highland African Sage) This Sage is native to a wide swath of the African highlands, from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe at elevations of up to 12,000 feet. We have found it to be a strong growing, hardy perennial that stands some drought.


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Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow'
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Salvia nipponica 'Fuji Snow'
(Variegated Japanese Woodland Sage) Another very fine shade growing moisture loving shade from the forests of Japan. A standout because of the leaves edged in white, which really standout in the shade garden. Yellow flowers finish the package - a neat addition to the woodland garden.

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