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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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(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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(Grape Scented Sage) Widely distributed Mexican sage has been used by the Tamahumara for centuries. For the gardener today, it offers drought resistance, beautiful and grape scented lavender flowers and a tidy habit.
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(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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(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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(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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(Formosan Woodland Sage or Tai wan qin zhu cao) From the island of Taiwan, this special plant grows well even in hot and humid climates. Rich yellow flowers over a long season compliment the arrow shaped leaves that are deep green above and hairy purple b...
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(Kruipsalie) From the spectacular plant-rich East Cape, this creeping Salvia is a fine ground cover or edging plant. It blooms for us 10 months a year, making a light purple cloud in the garden.
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(Rosy Bract Sage) One of the finest small growing Salvias, this tidy, small leafed sub-shrub covers itself in large floral clusters. Rosy-red bracts are large and deepen in color as the season proceeds, providing a spectacular backdrop to the 1/2 inch cl...
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(Sinaloan Blue Sage) The darkest true blue flowers imaginable held in airy spikes over deep green to purple, mat forming leaves. Sound nice? It is!
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(Hummingbird Sage or Pitcher Sage) Highly desirable and spectacular in all ways, this California native Sage is quite possibly our very favorite of the genus. This strain is from the northern-most part of its range.
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(Yellow Hummingbird Sage or Yellow Pitcher Sage) Highly desirable and spectacular in all ways, this California native Sage is a rare yellow variety introduced by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
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(Apricot Hummingbird Sage or Cerro Alto Pitcher Sage) Highly desirable and spectacular in all ways, this California native Sage is a rare apricot flowered variety from the mountains behind Big Sur, California.
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(Creeping Mexican Sage) Another fab Salvia species from Oaxaca, Mexico, this gently creeping perennial plant forms dense mats of small, thick and heavily textured almost round leaves. The large orange flowers on erect spikes appear on and off all througho...
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(Dandelion Leaf Sage) A most unusual and rewarding Salvia from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, this sturdy ground cover is hardy and adaptable.
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(Tubular Chilean Sage) This rare sage from the coastal mountains of northern Chile grows in an environment of foggy days and moderate temperatures. In the wild it can grow 9 feet tall and wide, but we have never seen one that large.
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(Bog Sage) This highly adaptive Salvia is ideal for the beginner as it is not at all fussy about soil type, sun exposure, drainage or frequency of watering.
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(Mid-East Sage) Native to the mountains shared by Israel and Lebanon, this tidy sage is drought resistant, warmth tolerant and flowers over a long period of time.
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(Big Swing Sage) This may be the winner of the "best cobalt blue Salvia" contest. The inch long and across flowers are displayed on strong wiry branched stems held well above the handsome foliage.
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(Hidalgo or 7-UP Plant) I love to ask people what the smell of these leaves remind them of. Almost no one gets it on the first try, but when I say, "7 UP", their eyes light up, heads nod and the resounding answer is, "Yes!"
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