Salvia canariensis

(Canary Island Sage) In areas with mild winters, this spectacular, aromatic Salvia may reach 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Its numerous, cloud-like spikes of purple-violet flowers contrast nicely with large, furry leaves.

This is ideal as the centerpiece of a Mediterranean-style garden and can be a tall screening shrub In Zones 9 and 10, with foliage lasting year round. In colder areas, such as Zone 7a, it is a perennial growing up to 4 feet tall. Following frost, it dies back to the ground, then usually returns from its rootstock in spring. Canary Island Sage looks exotic in or out of bloom and is worthwhile even as a large annual for full-sun locations. On our Mendocino Coast farm, it blooms from June until January.

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In stock	3 item(s) available
Common name	Canary Island Sage
USDA Zone	8 - 10
Size (h/w/fh)	48"+/60"+/72"
Exposure	Full Sun
Soil	Well drained
Water	Average
Pot size	3 1/2 inch deep pot
Price:	$7.00

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Salvia canariensis - Canary Island Sage:

Exposure
Full sun
Uses
Fragrant
Habit
8 - 10	48 inches tall+	60 inches wide+
Shrub
Water Needs
Average water	Drought resistant
Blooming Season
Fall blooming	Summer blooming
Attracts
Honeybees	Butterflies	Deer resistant
Hummingbirds

Feel free to contact us should you have any questions about using Canary Island Sage in your garden. Or call us at 707 877-1717.

Here's some of the best uses for this plant in your garden:

Salvia canariensis - Canary Island Sage:

Screening

Shrub border

Cut flower garden

Background planting

Dry garden

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about using Canary Island Sage in your garden. Or call us at 707 877-1717.

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